Our forbears worked hard this difficult land, and their reward was the freedom and independence of self-sufficiency.
I am often reminded that the wellspring of Vermont liberty flows from Main Street, not State Street.
By virtue of my traditions, and my community, I worked hard to ensure that I was accepted as part of the traditional family of America.
So I come before you with a budget that is honest in its discussion of our challenges, creative in its possible solutions, compassionate in its commitment to our most vulnerable, and balanced on the bottom line.
