I can only give my life in a way that makes me comfortable.

America is the largest investor in the technologies necessary to be able to say to people, 'You can grow your economy so people's standard of living can improve, and at the same time be good stewards of the environment'.

I think once you recognize the unconditional love of an Almighty, it tends to put joy in your heart. Which in my case, it did.

Security is the essential roadblock to achieving the road map to peace.

Prayer has comforted us in sorrow and will help strengthen us for the journey ahead.

I want the Iraqis to understand that we are with them and that they have to make tough decisions, and we'll help them make those tough decisions for this country, for this democracy to survive. And they've made some tough decisions.

Making sure every child can read, making sure that we encourage faith-based organizations ... when it comes to helping neighbors in need, making sure that our neighborhoods are safe, making sure that the state of Texas recognizes that people from all walks of life have got a shot at the Texas dream but, most importantly, making sure that government is not the answer to people's problems.