A man from the west will fight over three things: water, women and gold, and usually in that order.

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

‎"I feel certain that Conservatism is through unless Conservatives can demonstrate and communicate the difference between being concerned with [the unemployed, the sick without medical care, human welfare, etc.] and believing that the federal government is the proper agent for their solution.

And if I should later be attacked for neglecting my constituents' "interests," I shall reply that I was informed that their main interest is liberty and that in that cause I am doing the very best I can.

Extremism in defense of Liberty is no vice and moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.

The big thing is to make this country - quit discriminating against people just because they're gay. You don't have to agree with it, but they have a constitutional right to be gay. They're American citizens.

If you don't mind smelling like peanut butter for two or three days, peanut butter is darn good shaving cream.