Everyone truly does have God-given gifts. Find them and use them, and don't let anyone else tell you that you are less than who you are.

We must protect the right of citizens to practice their religions freely. As president, I will support federal and state-level legislation like the Religious Freedom Restoration Acts that protect citizens and their churches from government intrusion.

I come from a world where accountability and accomplishments matter, and where titles and rhetoric take a back seat to results.

This world is clearly emerging before our eyes. The shifts ahead, the opportunities ahead are massive.

People are tired of the status quo. You see that in various movements in and out of our the Republicans party, but most candidates are offering hollow rhetoric, not specific solutions.

You know, Californians care about protecting their environment. So do I. But they also care about that in the context of a healthy economy.

We must continue to show tolerance for those whose opinions and sincerely held beliefs differ from our own. We must lead by example, finding a way to respect one another and to celebrate a culture that protects religious freedom while promoting equality under the law.