There are a lot more people here than we thought. You have Southern Californians and all kinds of retirees coming in.

That’s a long time — I think too long for that program, considering all the attributes and the things that school and that program have to offer. It’s almost unbelievable.

We’re doing projects on time and on budget all over the state.

Legislators and voters confirmed that they are willing to invest in highway improvements to help alleviate traffic bottlenecks and enhance safety.

Getting used to that is going to be an adventure for me, and maybe it will make me a better transportation secretary because all of us need transportation too.

We had such strong teams the four years I was there. Winning it in ’90 and going back to the final again in ’92, I guess you almost take it for granted in a way....