| Sanford Talks 2005 Legislative Session |
| (Columbia) - Governor Mark Sanford spoke
with News19 about the legislative session that is coming to an
end. Governor Sanford says this year's legislative session has had its pluses and minuses. And says the bigger question remains. "How do we become more competitive as a state?" Governor Sanford told New19's J.R. Berry that he thinks South Carolina is leaning that way. With all but ten of his budget vetoes overridden, Sanford says some people just don't think the way he does. He said that working taxpayers don't want to grow the government at 9.1% when their paychecks are only growing at a fraction of that. He wants to put the money in what he calls the "cookie jar." Concerning the race for a new Speaker of the House, Governor Sanford said, "We'll soon know." He says he's staying out of that race, but says they will work well with whomever the body elects. And about gas prices this travel season, Sanford says no one likes it. But he encourages South Carolinians to enjoy the recreational hot spots right in this state -- what he calls "uncovered jewels." Click on the video link to hear more from the Governor. |