walker, and chris christie. businessman donald trump, and dr. ben carson. as well as 2008 vice presidential nominee sarah palin. >> missouri governor jay nixon issued his state of the dress from jackson city. he talks about the protests in ferguson and loans to help small businesses. this is about 50 minutes. [applause] >> thank you. good evening. thank you lieutenant governor kander members of the general assembly, i thank god for the people of missouri for the privilege to serve our state. it would not have been possible without the steadfast support of my family. here tonight is the first lady of the state my wonderful wife georgeanne. [applause] >> throughout my life i have been guided by principles. i was taught as a young boy in dasota boy scroti troop to do my duty to help the country, help other people at all times and leave things better than when you found them. following these principles i became an eagle scout, husband father, state senator, attorney general, and now governor. they remain touch stones for service for our great state. in nearly 30 years of public service, i have learned a lot about the character of the people of missouri. we don't