State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale (Re-Election Texas State House District 130) Talks to Houston Business Connections: Tells Publisher Aubrey R. Taylor why Harris County voters should choose him in the Nov. 7, 2006, General Election VAN ARSDALE: "We live in the greatest state, in the greatest nation, in the history of the world. And we live during the height of Texas and America's influence and prosperity. As we continue to work on solving the many problems we still face, it's important that we not get so spoiled and selfish that we forget to be thankful for the blessings God's given us. And no one in world history has been blessed more than we have. We're able to say that because those before us gave their sweat, tears, and blood. That being said, we do have problems to fix. Government should be part of the solution, not part of the problem. And when government injects itself into a problem, things often get worse. As a fifth-generation Texan, I'm proud of the fact that our state government is one of the leanest, most limited state governments in the country. We tax less per capita than any other state. We spend less per capita than any other state except Florida. This has created a certain quality of life unmatched by other states. The respected global intellectual publication The Economist recently featured our state around the world as "America on steroids." No wonder businesses and people are flocking to our state. When Hurricane Katrina hit, those displaced didn't head for Arkansas or Alabama. They headed for Texas. I want our state legislature to continue to shape policies that keep this good thing going. How do we get here? Bright, progressive, outside-the-box ideas based on conservative principles and common sense. And that's what I'm interested in getting done." | 
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