If my house is on fire, I don't need the fire chief telling me I should not have built the house out of wood. I need somebody to put the fire out.

One person can make a difference. In fact, its not only possible for one person to make a difference, its essential that one person makes a difference. And believe it or not, that person is you.

I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.

No skill shapes a child's future success in school or in life more than the ability to read.

Perseverance is a virtue that cannot be understated.

Half a world away nations that once lived under oppression and tyranny are now budding democracies due in large part to America 's leadership and the sacrifices of our military.

Government does not create jobs. It only helps create the conditions that make jobs more or less likely.