As Indiana's governor, I balanced eight budgets, never raised taxes, and left the largest surplus in state history. It wasn't always easy. Cuts had to be made and some initiatives deferred. Occasionally I had to say 'no.' Evan Bayh balancebudgetcut share on social
Families and businesses are tightening their belts to make ends meet - and Washington should too. Evan Bayh beltbusinessend Change image and share on social
I like a lot of my Republican colleagues, starting with my friend from Indiana, Senator Lugar. We've had an excellent relationship. Evan Bayh colleagueexcellentfriend Change image and share on social
I've had a growing conviction that Congress is not operating as it should. There is much too much partisanship and not enough progress. Evan Bayh congressconvictiongrow Change image and share on social
You just hope that we haven't soured an entire generation on the necessity, from time to time, of using force because Iraq has been such a debacle. That would be tragic because Iran is a grave threat. Evan Bayh debacleentireforce Change image and share on social
It doesn't take a degree in economics to know that something is wrong when it takes $30 or $40 to fill up the gas tank. Evan Bayh degreeeconomicsfill Change image and share on social
Many good people serve in Congress. They are patriotic, hard-working, and devoted to the public good as they see it, but the institutional and cultural impediments to change frustrate the intentions of these well-meaning people as rarely before. Evan Bayh changecongresscultural share on social
The United States depends on South Korea and Japan to help promote American values in East Asia. Evan Bayh americanasiadepend Change image and share on social
What is required from members of Congress and the public alike is a new spirit of devotion to the national welfare beyond party or self-interest. Evan Bayh alikecongressdevotion Change image and share on social
My father, Birch Bayh, represented Indiana in the Senate from 1963 to 1981. A progressive, he nonetheless enjoyed many friendships with moderate Republicans and Southern Democrats. Evan Bayh bayhbirchdemocrat Change image and share on social
