It's no secret I was willing to commit to Minnesota for five years. I'm very happy with my contract. I'd love to be in Minnesota. But like anybody else, I want to win.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I'm from Minnesota. I'm optimistic. I mean, that's just who I am.
If you were to come to Minnesota, I could have you locked up like that. That's power.
I love everything Minnesota.
I grew up in Minnesota.
I know I have an awful lot to learn from the people of Minnesota.
I am a Minnesotan, and not just because I root for the Vikings and the Twins. I like the Minnesota-nice sensibility. I like the liberal tradition; I like the Hubert Humphrey tradition fighting for civil rights.
My family has loved Minnesota and that was one of the big reasons we decided to come back. For me, family decisions were a big part to coming back to the Twins.
When I got drafted by Minnesota, and I think I said this a couple weeks ago, I think I felt obligated to bring a Super Bowl to Minnesota.
I was in the Minnesota state Senate from 2000 until 2006. In 2006, I was urged to run for Congress, I did. And I've been here ever since.
I never felt like I belonged in Minnesota when I was growing up there. That's why I was out the door as soon as I turned 18.