"John "Jack" Billion" was the 2006 Democratic Party (United States)/Democratic Party candidate for governor of South Dakota.

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When we talk about what we want to do with this state, I think we have to be mindful of the fact that this state does have some assets. This state does have some ability. This state can do things.

This year was troubling to a lot of people including Republicans and independents.

I think the issues are there. And I think that right now we're looking at organization, funding and time schedules to see whether or not it's feasible.

I'm a retired old guy and I don't need a job and I don't need to find a place to work in this state or anything else, but you do.

That should be a concern to many of you.

States with a life only policy do fairly well economically.

Where do we want to go for the state of South Dakota with renewable fuels, with transmission grids, with all the factors, economic incentives and the like to really provide opportunity for people in South Dakota?

You need healthy, vibrant small businesses that can afford to pay for health insurance and provide fringe benefits.

We need to change this administration. There are a great many Republicans as there are Democrats that are worried about where this state is going.