I guess the thing I want to say particularly about that is that I've always felt the only thing that's truly mine is my integrity. It's something I will guard forever. Those who have worked with me at all levels of government in other things know that on things that really matter, I'm not easily muzzled. I'm open to suggestion, open to conversation. We've always had those kinds of discussions about what's important and what isn't. It's important for me to have every perspective possible in doing that, but then at the end of the day, for what I'm responsible, I have to make that decision.
On August 12th, 2009. See this statement in context.