For the first time in a generation, the Legislature is talking about fixing the state's crumbling infrastructure. Everyone should come together and work toward a common goal. This is not about politics.

It's important that the governor's office communicate with the prison guards because of the role they play in the system.

This is a governor who repealed the car tax, passed workers compensation reform and continues to pay down debt.

The governor has always said that a healthy debate is a good thing for our party. He looks forward to going to the convention, speaking at the convention and meeting with all the grass-roots Republicans who have helped him since the recall.

In just a few days, he met with the secretary of Homeland Security, the chief of staff to the White House and the most influential congressional members on this particular issue. He continued pushing the agenda and leading on this very critical issue.

Look at where the state's economy was when he took office and where it is today after just 2 1/2 years. It's a very big accomplishment and an issue we want to build on.

We're seeing a shift in the federal government's understanding of the gravity of the situation facing California. The governor's forcing all parties to take responsibility to ensure California does not have its own version of Katrina.

The governor has an ambitious agenda and a lot of exciting ideas. It's important that he communicate those ideas with the people of California directly in a substantive manner.