We're supposed to have guns. It says so in the Bible; and the second greatest book ever written, the Texas State Constitution.

I worry about protectionists, which is another way of saying less competition, less trade around the world. And I view those as twins of negativity.

I do know that it’s important for us to support the Iraqi people, who have shown incredible courage in their desire to live in a free society. And if we ever give up the desire to help people who live in freedom, we will have lost our soul as a nation, as far as I’m concerned.

It is written that adversity introduces us to ourselves.

For every fatal shooting, there are about 3 non-fatal shootings. Folks, this is unacceptable in America.

My job is to make sure that, as President, people understand that in this country you can worship any way you choose. And I'll take that a step further. You can be a patriot if you don't believe in the Almighty. You can honor your country and be as patriotic as your neighbor.

We ought to make the pie higher.