This has certainly been an exceptional year. The index surged to record highs that no one had expected. High oil read more

This has certainly been an exceptional year. The index surged to record highs that no one had expected. High oil prices played a pivotal role in the market's magnificent run, as they did in stock markets in neighboring oil-rich Gulf States.

This market is on a roll. As long as we have an environment of slow growth, low inflation, low interest read more

This market is on a roll. As long as we have an environment of slow growth, low inflation, low interest rates, the market's going to go higher.

We plan to recertify our bid. We don't anticipate any changes. And we believe we have a very good shot read more

We plan to recertify our bid. We don't anticipate any changes. And we believe we have a very good shot at winning. We are certainly optimistic about the outcome.

We're about halfway there. The future is bright. We will continue to spiral up.

We're about halfway there. The future is bright. We will continue to spiral up.

We have to work on moving, setting screens and shot selection.

We have to work on moving, setting screens and shot selection.

Our time frame with this is on Nov. 15, we need to submit a plan on how to consolidate 26 read more

Our time frame with this is on Nov. 15, we need to submit a plan on how to consolidate 26 county offices to Washington. We're going to be gathering input from farmers and others on the best way to do this.

The test of the morality of a society is what it does for its children.

The test of the morality of a society is what it does for its children.

Washington is the only state with a positive balance of trade with China, something we are very proud of.

Washington is the only state with a positive balance of trade with China, something we are very proud of.

I think it's a very solid and deep draft. I really think the top of it is very interesting.

I think it's a very solid and deep draft. I really think the top of it is very interesting.