You win by working hard, making tough decisions and building coalitions. John Engler buildcoalitiondecision Change image and share on social
And there should not be a limit on the creation of new public schools. We ought to expand choices for parents. John Engler choicecreationexpand Change image and share on social
Sometimes it is better to begin the journey, to get under way, then it is to sit back and wait until such time that you're convinced that all conditions are perfect and that there'll be no surprises along the route. John Engler backbegincondition share on social
I had made a decision early on that we were going to do the right things and that if they worked we were going to be very successful. And if for some reason they didn't, all the claims and the protestations and the excuses wouldn't make any difference. John Engler claimdecisiondifference share on social
I just have a position that any child that's in a failing school should be able to get out, or be in a position to have that school fixed. John Engler childfailfix Change image and share on social
Given the professionalism of Michigan teachers, I think they're not teaching because of the financial rewards. John Engler financialmichiganprofessionalism Change image and share on social
I created no authority that wasn't already there under the constitution. John Engler authorityconstitutioncreate Change image and share on social
The Clean Michigan Initiative has been and continues to be a success. John Engler cleancontinueinitiative Change image and share on social
I expect my next job to be outside government. John Engler expectgovernmentjob Change image and share on social