The governor has a role in terms of declaring a state of emergency.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Governors normally have jurisdiction over public health emergencies, but a widespread biological attack would cross state boundaries.
The citizens must be certain that the governor is attending to the duties for which he was elected.
It's important for whoever is governor to be somebody with a breadth of experience in life, in business, and in service.
There is something mighty suspicious about declaring an emergency for something that has yet to show itself to be a grand pandemic.
When you're managing an emergency department, you're trying to keep everybody calm, so when an emergency comes in the door, everyone can do their best work.
When a governor asks you to come and serve... or a president, subsequently in my life - you do so.
It's my job as governor to set a vision.
President Bush's emergency declaration for the State of Texas is great news for the people and communities that have experienced the devastating wildfires firsthand. Already, communities have rallied to help neighbors in need.
As governor, my chief responsibility is to keep our state and people safe, which is why I have decided to oppose Arkansas being used as a relocation center for Syrian refugees.
I have a job to do on policy. And I think that's what people want their governor to do. Not politics, policy.