Sonny Perdue

Our form of government depends on a mutual bond of trust between the people and their government. But people have become cynical about their government.

I am a small business owner I'm in the agri-business. That's about as blind a trust as you can get. We trust in the Lord for rain and many other things.

My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.

Our best teachers do more than impart facts and figures - they inspire and encourage students and instill a true desire to learn. That's a fine art in itself.

Since I was a boy - born into a farming family in Bonaire, GA - I've had agriculture running through my veins.