People are always shocked when they ask me what I plan to do about crime as governor and my answer comes back as 'Nothing!' Does the issue of crime need to be addressed? You bet it does. But, just as with many other social issues, I don't think that legislation is the most effective arena in which to fight crime. We already have tons of laws on the books. Most of those laws would work more effectively if we just enforced them better. As governor, there isn't a lot I can do beyond that to crack down on crime. Law enforcement is really a local issue. It's the cops' job to tighten down on criminals. Politicians always like to say 'I'm gonna fight crime!' because it makes them sound great and gets them votes. But what can a politician do to fight crime?

I'm against the draft. I believe we should have a professional military; it might be smaller, but it would be more effective.

How come life in prison doesn't mean life? Until it does, we're not ready to do away with the death penalty. Stop thinking in terms of 'punishment' for a minut…

Government's role should be only to keep the playing field level, and to work hand in hand with business on issues such as employment. But beyond this, to as g…

The people are the best guardians of their own rights and it is the duty of their executive to abstain from interfering in or thwarting the sacred exercise of …

The answer to crime is not gun control, it is law enforcement and self-control.

We must always remember that the police are recruited from the criminal classes.