Half a world away nations that once lived under oppression and tyranny are now budding democracies due in large part to America 's leadership and the sacrifices of our military. Bob Riley americabuddemocracy Change image and share on social
No two wars are ever the same. Some are just, some are unjust, but the basic commonality shared between them all is that young men and women heeded a call to service, overcame their fear, and fought for their side. Bob Riley basiccallcommonality share on social
Ladies and gentlemen: There can be no greater investment in Alabama's future than an investment in education. Bob Riley alabamaeducationfuture Change image and share on social
Nothing is worse, or more of a breach of the social contract between citizen and state, than for government officials, bureaucrats and agencies to waste the money entrusted to them by the people they serve. Bob Riley agencybadlybreach share on social
The amount of money we spend on education is important, but not nearly as important as how the money is spent. Bob Riley amounteducationimportant Change image and share on social
The men and women who serve in our military have won for us every hour we live in freedom, sometimes at the expense of the very hours of the lifetimes they had hoped to live. Bob Riley expensefreedomhope Change image and share on social
For too long, we have focused on our differences - in our politics and backgrounds, in our race and beliefs - rather than cherishing the unity and pride that binds us together. Bob Riley backgroundbeliefbind Change image and share on social
However, before we make the mistake of patting ourselves on the back, let's remember: government does not create jobs. It only helps create the conditions that make jobs more or less likely. The real credit for our economic renewal belongs to the people of Alabama . Bob Riley alabamabackbelong share on social
I hope we never get to the point that we put ourselves in Jesus' place. But when I read the New Testament basically, we get three mandates: to love God, to love each other, and to take care of the least among us. And I think this is at least a step in the right direction. Bob Riley basicallycaredirection share on social