Jeb Bush in 100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future, by Marco Rubio

On Government Reform: Challenge relying on government for satisfaction

Over the past eight years, I have repeatedly faced two choices: either tinker with systems clearly not working, and rest on the laurels of having made a bad system a little less bad; or dive headlong into debates that would attract the critics, risk being ridiculed, and maybe, just maybe, transform the system. I chose the latter.

On Government Reform: Even private citizens have a public service role

Each and every one of us has a role. For good or for bad, government affects our daily lives. Its success rises and falls on the attention and scrutiny we afford to its maintenance. Let the public become disengaged and unconcerned, and government will cater to itself. But let people become vocal and vigorous about its decisions, and government will have to respond.

On Principles & Values: Floridians bravely face the rigors of our paradise

Floridians have bravely faced the rigors of our paradise: wildfires, alligators, mosquitoes, hard freezes, fruit flies, flash floods, citrus canker, and, of course, hurricanes. But we still enjoy our sunrises and sunsets. We are quick to help a neighbor in need, and reluctant to take "no" for an answer. We still gaze in awe at the sight of a space shuttle launch, and welcome tourists with open arms.

We have made the most of our cultural quilt: from a domino game on Little Havana's Calle Ocho to Friday night football in a Panhandle county seat. In our diversity, we are distinctly Floridian.