Let us forever be united in common purpose. At every juncture in time, issues come and go. We must be ever mindful of our obligation to lead, fully focused on our vision for the 21st century. Governors and legislators are citizens temporarily given power to perform the awesome requirements of self Government. Governors make mistakes and so will I, but be sure no mistake will be of intentional origin.
Democracy is a fragile institution.
I am intent on strengthening that institution, so when it passes to Virginia's next Governor, it will be a little less fragile. Let no person underestimate our commitment to the vision of a prosperous Virginia filled with strong families and optimism. We march united as one Virginia into the 21st Century. We go forward with the idealism that people can define and control their own lives, and live independent lives which is the essence of free men and women. May God bless the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America. . .