I support the death penalty because I believe, if administered swiftly and justly, capital punishment is a deterrent against future violence and will save other innocent lives.

After all, this is a guy that tried to kill my dad at one time.

The best diplomacy starts with getting to know each other.

After the bombing, most Iraqis saw what the perpetuators of this attack were trying to do.

Some of the comments that have been uttered about Islam do not reflect the sentiments of my government or the sentiments of most Americans. Islam, as practiced by the vast majority of people, is a peaceful religion, a religion that respects others. Ours is a country based upon tolerance and we welcome people of all faiths in America.

If you don't stand for anything, you don't stand for anything!

This is what I'm good at. I like meeting people, my fellow citizens, I like interfacing with them.