I think Republicans forgot how to communicate with the American people.

Usually step one in a recovery is admitting that you have a problem. I think that's an important thing for the Republican Party to do.

I think a New Guard-type of Republican - Eric Cantor is a rising star in the party.

Maybe Republicans should get nukes and the president [Barack Obama] will talk to them.

Medical malpractice - that's a great issue for Republicans and you didn't hear anyone talk about it.

The history of [Mariano] Rivera is pretty unbelievable. And even if you're not a Yankee or a baseball fan, you have to appreciate the tradition. He gets respect from Boston fans and Phillies fans, and I love tradition.

George Washington said, "All I am, I owe to my mother." That's so true. My mom pushed me to get in politics. She pushed me to learn a bunch of languages. She pushed me and inspired me. She is the reason why I'm in politics.