Free market capitalism has done more for the soul of the human race than any other system. And it's created the highest standard of living.

I believe the only measure of government response shouldn't be how much we spend on a situation, but rather how well we spend.

Time and again we have learned that the best way to achieve growth and create jobs is for hardworking people to keep more of their own money in their own pockets.

I am convinced that China needs to be a strong trading partner with the United States long term.

Legislation passed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 enhanced our intelligence capabilities and strengthened our national defense, but until now our nation's immigration policies have not adapted to the needs of a post-September 11th world.

The government needs to help those in need, but members of Congress shouldn't take advantage of the situation and use a national tragedy as an opportunity to spend taxpayer dollars on their pet projects.

And I would argue the second greatest force in the universe is ownership.