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We must give Oklahoma families the opportunity to thrive and prosper. We must give all Oklahomans the tools necessary to pursue the American dream. And then, we must get out of the way.

Oklahomans value our children and our seniors. Oklahomans value traditions of faith. Oklahomans value our heroes, our veterans. Oklahomans value innovation and the creative arts.

I have great respect for Oklahoma's tribal members, and I celebrate their traditions and culture.

Oklahoma has a respect for our neighbors. That's the Oklahoma standard.

Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated.

Resilience is woven deeply into the fabric of Oklahoma. Throw us an obstacle, and we grow stronger.

Oklahoma's always been good to me.

You've got to respect people; you've got to understand where they come from. We know where people in Oklahoma come from - that's why we get along.

I like to call the ethos I grew up with 'Oklahoma values.' But you'd be just as accurate if you said 'American values.' Except for our lack of a seacoast, Oklahoma has a little bit of just about everything that's American.

For only by nurturing the minds and strengthening the values of our children can we give them an opportunity to be full, productive citizens, to reach their God-given potential, and to have good jobs right here in Oklahoma.