Aristotle said . . . A state is not a mere society, having a common place, established for the prevention of mutual crime and for the sake of exchange. Political society exists for the sake of noble actions, and not of mere companionship. The nobility of our actions is a judgment best left to history, but we should leave no doubt as to the nobility of our intentions. We are here to do the people's business and it is the people's business I shall do.
Government can work to guarantee equal opportunity . . .
The compact between government and the governed is a delicate balance of state responsibility and individual responsibility. In carrying out its unique set of responsibilities, government holds in its hands the awesome power to levy taxes on the citizenry . . . But great leaders and great states must be careful never to abuse the power to tax. Many generations of Wisconsin taxpayers have given us the finest system of state parks in the nation, the best schools, the finest roads, the cleanest water and a high quality of life. All of this must be preserved for future generations.