Every citizen who stops smoking, or loses a few pounds, or starts managing his chronic disease with real diligence, is caulking a crack for the benefit of us all. Mitch Daniels benefitcaulkchronic Change image and share on social
We must display a heart for every American, and a special passion for those still on the first rung of life's ladder. Mitch Daniels americandisplayheart Change image and share on social
Sure, things could always have been done better, but I just wish people would drop their political hammers for a few weeks, as happened in 2001, and work on the problem at hand. Mitch Daniels drophammerhand Change image and share on social
In fact, it works the other way: A government as big and bossy as this one is maintained on the backs of the middle class and those who hope to join it. Mitch Daniels backbigbossy Change image and share on social
When business leaders ask me what they can do for Indiana, I always reply: 'Make money. Go make money. That's the first act of corporate citizenship. If you do that, you'll have to hire someone else, and you'll have enough profit to help one of those non-profits we're so proud of.' Mitch Daniels actbusinesscitizenship share on social
No enterprise, small or large, public or private, can remain self-governing, let alone successful, so deeply in hock to others as we are about to be. Mitch Daniels deeplyenterprisegovern Change image and share on social
We do not accept that ours will ever be a nation of haves and have-nots. We must always be a nation of haves and soon-to-haves. Mitch Daniels accepthavesnation Change image and share on social
I believe that the Right to Work issue is a perfectly appropriate one for Indiana to look at. Mitch Daniels indianaissueperfectly Change image and share on social
The failure of national economic policy is costing us more than jobs; it has begun to weaken that uniquely American spirit of risk-taking, large ambition, and optimism about the future. We must rally them now to bold departures that rebuild our national morale as well as our material prosperity. Mitch Daniels ambitionamericanbegin share on social
And before our current legislature adjourns, we intend to become the first state of full and true choice by saying to every low and middle-income Hoosier family, if you think a non-government school is the right one for your child, you're as entitled to that option as any wealthy family; here's a voucher, go sign up. Mitch Daniels adjournchildchoice share on social