I think I’m most proud of the fact that after 30 years in politics, I had a lot of folks who wanted me to come back.

In some ways, the campaign’s going to, maybe, be the easiest part of this process. The next four years of governing is going to be extremely difficult. So far as aggravation, I figure all five...

I always said, ‘I never say never.’ Today, I say never, … This is it.

It would change the dynamics, … You’ve got records, and hopefully the media would spend a lot more time than they usually do comparing them.

matter of days not weeks.

That’s what I liked about the idea of two governors who had records, … Because then you could just put aside all this rhetoric and look at their records.

This is a two-step dance and the first step starts tomorrow.

Today I say never. This is it.

I find it ironic, when he ran for the senate, one of the first things he did was run to George Ryan to get his advice.

Four years ago Clinton hadn’t had his problems, … I also think that sometimes we react to an election late. Character probably should have been a concern four years ago and it wasn’t. I think...

They could go back to mediation. If they do, the mediators will stay out of the spotlight as much as they can. They’re trying to establish a climate where both sides can talk.

George W. Bush is a leader, and that’s what we need in the White House. George Bush is someone you can believe and trust.

Brenda said, ‘Whatever you do, just make up your mind,’

I always said, ‘I never say never.’ Today I say never, … This is it. … This is my last political press conference.

After a lot of thought, a lot of anguish, we’ve decided I will not be a candidate for governor, … I’ve done this three times now. I should be pretty good at this.

I don’t take stress well,