Year after year in Washington, budget debates seem to come down to an old, tired argument: on one side, those who want more government, regardless of the cost; on the other, those who want less government, regardless of the need....Government has a role, and an important role. Yet, too much government crowds out initiative and hard work, private charity and the private economy....Government should be active, but limited; engaged, but not overbearing.

The great thing about America is everybody should vote.

We're spending money on clean coal technology. Do you realize we've got 250 million years of coal?

It's important to reach out to moderate Arab nations, like Jordan and Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

We have every reason to assume the worst.

This way of life is worth defending.

The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case.