One of my concerns is that the health care not be as good as it can possibly be.

We will allow private and religious groups to compete to provide services in every federal, state and local social program.

I really think it's important for presidents to exit the stage gracefully.

It's none of my business what somebody's [orientation is]. Now when somebody makes it my business, like on gay marriage, I'm going to stand up and say I don't support gay marriage. I support marriage between men and women.

We need to have mentoring programs energized by government, paid for by government, but who exist not because of government. Teen Challenge is a way to get people off drugs and alcohol. Teen Challenge is a faith-based program that changes people's hearts.

When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive.

For me, I learned from my father that when it's over, it's over.