We need to start thinking about the needs of the American people before we go and solve everybody else's problems.

The truth is, the liberal policies of the elite class have done little to improve the lot of those who depend so much on them. In America's black communities, where the goodies have been flowing for decades, rather than seeing improvements in terms of upward mobility, we are seeing deteriorating family structure, increases in violent crimes, growing poverty, and growing dependence. Even with such a blatant record of failure, there is slavish devotion to the elite class who continue to promise more goodies in exchange for votes.

There's no such thing as useless knowledge. You never know what doors it's going to open up for you.

You have the ability to choose which way you want to go. You have to believe great things are going to happen in your life. Do everything you can - prepare, pray and achieve - to make it happen.

That's the only way we're going to get through these programs. That is true compassion. Having people become dependent on others is not compassion at all.

When I was 14, I tried to stab someone.

There is no job more important than parenting. This I believe.