People who have been in and around government and politics for their entire lives may no longer be able to see the truth. Our government must be fundamentally reformed. The system has to be changed. Our politics can no longer tinker on the edges.

I think somehow men understand other men's need for respect differently than they understand it for a woman. I'm disappointed to have to say that, but I think it's undeniably true.

Do not be afraid to make decisions, do not be afraid to make mistakes.

My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish could be bottled.

National security is a place where the private sector could be helpful because the government is woefully behind the technology curve. But secondly, the bureaucratic processes that have been in place since 9/11 are woefully inadequate as well.

Human potential is the only limitless resource we have in this world.

You know, I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.