One thing everyone seems to agree on is that Republicans face a perceived compassion deficit.

Republicans rarely criticize Obama for lack of empathy - in part because liberals have traditionally been seen as standing up for the weak and the vulnerable. Conservatives can be just as empathetic. But they believe that, in most cases, it's not government's role to be the primary dispenser of empathy.

As a conservative, I maintain a healthy skepticism of the theory of man-made global warming. I also believe that more people enjoying the fruits of modernity and economic development is a good thing - as long as those people arrived legally and obey the law.

I believe if more American children read the Ten Commandments and are taught what they mean, they will predictably engage in less crime.

Obviously, marriage is not a synonym for morality. But stable marriages and families do encourage moral behavior.

All of my judges will want to welcome every child into the world, give them a place at the table.

The Founders believed liberty came directly from God. With their knowledge of Scripture, they knew each child was made in the image of God. That is why everyone had dignity, value and worth.