Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.

Justice of right is always to take precedence over might.

We must exchange the philosophy of excuse - what I am is beyond my control for the philosophy of responsibility.

There is no obstacle in the path of young people who are poor or members of minority groups that hard work and preparation cannot cure.

Fairness is an across-the-board requirement for all our interactions with each other ...Fairness treats everbody the same.

The Commission agrees that the federal government should help alleviate these costs. The best way to do so is to reduce illegal immigration.... We recommend immediate reimbursement of criminal justice costs, because these conditions can now be met, but we urge further study of the costs of health care and education before impact aid is provided.

I get from the soil and spirit of Texas the feeling that I, as an individual, can accomplish whatever I want to, and that there are no limits, that you can just keep going, just keep soaring. I like that spirit.