Here & Now

Retrospect: State of the State

Gov. Scott Walker:

Good evening to the great fellow citizens of this great state, the state of Wisconsin.

Gov. Jim Doyle:

Members of the Wisconsin legislature and fellow citizens of Wisconsin.

Gov. Scott McCallum:

I come before you tonight to report on the state of the state.

Walker:

Two years ago when I first stood here as your new governor, Wisconsin was facing a $3.6 billion budget deficit.

Doyle:

Last year we saw gridlock and a budget that was delayed four months.

McCallum:

Last year I introduced a fiscally sound, balanced and realistic budget.

Walker:

Today, unlike the federal government and many of our neighboring states, we have a surplus.

Doyle:

Today, our universities and public institutions are global centers for research and development.

McCallum:

Today we are in the midst of a challenging special session.

Walker:

With bold vision and bright hope for the future.

Doyle:

And build a brighter future for Wisconsin.

McCallum:

To build a better future.

Walker:

We are moving Wisconsin forward.

Doyle:

On, Wisconsin.

McCallum:

and God bless Wisconsin.

[applause]