We got a late start, but we are organizing, we keep on organizing, we get our machine put together and start running. People are looking for something new. People aren't looking for the status quo ... They're looking for a North Dakota story, a North Dakota boy done good, and here I am.

I think the candidate that comes out of the Republican convention is going to be one of the strongest that Earl Pomeroy has had to run against.

There literally was nothing out there as far as a break or a structure for her to come back and operate a business. She had to go it alone.

This says everything about this state. That a North Dakota farm boy who at one time didn't know what he wanted to be ­ a fashion designer or a chef ­ can stand up here in front of you and say I am going to bring your seat back home to North Dakota.

I am proud to say I know him. He's not getting off the hook because I am going to need him.