We have enough trouble with women without giving them M16 rifles.

Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.

It's political Daddyism and it's as old as demagogues and despotism.

My aim is not to pass laws, but to repeal them.

Trade unions infringe upon the property rights of company owners.

Throughout history civilian populations and political rulers have talked of peace. We have never been free of war. The soldier, whose profession is war, understands that peace must be enforced by superior military might. The certainty of defeat is the only effective deterrent we can use to maintain peace. Furthermore, we can be strong without being aggressive.

I say that when you elect a president you want a man to manage the legitimate business of your government. The government that is big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take it away.