I'm an American first, and I think that's how most people are.

I think one of the problems the Democrats have today is that they are an elitist party.

Well, my wife, Cathy Gillespie, worked for Joe Barton, who was running for Congress in 1984.

Well, I think the Republican Party is the more populist party.

If Ralph Nader runs, President Bush is going to be re-elected, and if Ralph Nader doesn't run, President Bush is going to be re-elected. We're going to run on the president's strong and principled leadership and his positive agenda for a second term.

If you're a governor of a big state, people sense your presence a little bit, even your fellow governors.

I do not believe the American people are going to confuse hatred for passion.