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An Hour with the Millikens

"The Millikens" is a fascinating interview with former Governor William Milliken and First Lady Helen Milliken by WKAR's Tim Skubick that is well worth your time. In the wide-ranging hourlong show, the Millikens address their politics and personal views. Regarding the 2006 race for Michigan's governor, Gov. Milliken says "The current governor has encountered some of the most difficult and complex problems that any governor has faced, at least in my memory." Milliken says that he may not endorse anyone and also that it's too soon to paint a picture of what a DeVos administration might look like. He said he hopes to talk with DeVos and tell him how important environmental quality and the city of Detroit are to the future of Michigan.

Milliken also says that the governor needs to say "politics be damned" sometimes and make unpopular decisions. On a more personal note, he discusses the price paid by his family for his decision to lead a life in government and briefly touches on the war in Iraq, saying he is gravely concerned that Americans are not called upon to sacrifice personally in this war as we have been in past conflicts. He closes by saying that if he can look back and feel that he has contributed in some way to a better Michigan, he will be satisfied.

Watch, listen to or read The Millikens from WKAR

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