I have always held the view that decisive force should be used in addressing a military conflict. The reason is simple: Why wouldn't you, if you could?

I've voted for Republicans who were strong on defense, who believed in a free and open economy but who also understood that there's a place for government in our lives, that government has a responsibility to those of our citizens who are in need and those of our citizens who are needy of health care.

Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.

I think you can improve on that natural ability with training and exposure to great leaders of the past and to management theories.

Don't be buffaloed by experts and elites. Experts often possess more data than judgment. Elites can become so inbred that they produce hemophiliacs who bleed to death as soon as they are nicked by the real world.

I want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.

I consider myself a moderate Republican. I have very, very moderate social views, and I'm pretty strong on, on defense matters.