I understand politics and I know there's gonna be a lot of verbage.

The future success of our nation depends on our ability to understand the difference between right and wrong and to have the strength of character to make the right choices.

No one wants to be a polarizer, but on the other hand, if you think you're doing right and you believe the decisions you make will lead to a better tomorrow, then they're worthy of defense.

You see, we'll never be able to compete in the 21st century unless we have an education system that doesn't quit on children, an education system that raises standards, an education that makes sure there's excellence in every classroom.

Of all states that understands local control of schools, Iowa is such a state.

Not over my dead body will they raise your taxes.

We will build our defenses beyond challenge, lest weakness invite challenge. We will confront weapons of mass destruction, so that a new century is spared new horrors.