What mattered to me was that I didn't compromise my soul in order to try to achieve a kind of popularity. The only thing you can do is just live your life.

Government does not create wealth. The major role for the government is to create an environment where people take risks to expand the job rate in the United States.

I would have my secretary of treasury be in touch with the financial centers, not only here but at home.

I repeat to you-my own view is, is that if a State-if people decide to-what they do in the privacy of their house, consenting adults should be able to do. This is America. It's a free society, but it doesn't mean we have to redefine traditional marriage.

The fundamental question facing Iraq government is whether or not we will stand with reformers across the region. It's really the task. And we're going to stand with this government.

One of the biggest sacrifices in running for President, if there is one, is the loss of anonymity.

There are some similarities, of course (between Iraq and Vietnam). Death is terrible.