SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown presented a robust defense of his record over the last three-and-a-half years during a speech to California business leaders Wednesday, promoting his efforts with education, pension reform, workers’ compensation, criminal justice and the economy.

“California is not sitting on its laurels. We’re building,” the Democratic governor told about 1,300 guests during an annual California Chamber of Commerce breakfast. “I don’t want to sugarcoat our liabilities or our diversity or disagreements. There are plenty. But still, this is an incredible place in which to live.”