“I think it is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises - but only performance is reality.”

“I'm fighting for small businesses. I'm not fighting for big oil. Don't be confused. And there are thousands of businesses in this state that are at great risk. Meanwhile, the country keeps guzzling the oil, but we're out of work down here. We need to get back to work to build this region, and we int”