On religious issues there can be little or no compromise. There is no position on which people are so immovable as their religious beliefs. There is no more powerful ally one can claim in a debate than Jesus Christ, or God, or Allah, or whatever one calls this Supreme Being. But like any powerful weapon, the use of God's name on one's behalf should be used sparingly.

I think any man in business would be foolish to fool around with his secretary. If it's somebody else's secretary, fine.

There's no greater service to this country than the defense of its freedom.

I think every good Christian ought to kick Falwell right in the ass.

If everybody in this town connected with politics had to leave town because of chasing women and drinking, you would have no government.

I have the unmitigated gall to think that I could lead men anywhere, business, politics or combat.

When I'm not a politician, I'll be dead.