I don't remember debates. I don't think we spent a lot of time debating it. Maybe we did, but I don't remember.

Issues are won based upon whether or not you can keep this economy strong; elections are won based upon economic issues and national security issues.

We want more people owning things in this country. Let me put it to you bluntly: In a changing world, we want more people to have control over your own life.

Saddam Hussein is a homicidal dictator who is addicted to weapons of mass destruction.

And what's interesting, and I don't think a lot of Americans understand this fact, is that, one, most new jobs are created by small businesses; two, most small businesses pay tax at the individual income tax, or many small businesses pay tax there.

For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America.

[I was raised in] West Texas where people can dream big dreams and achieve them. But where people also have a great sense of community. They cared about their neighbors. And those values, I think, have stood me well.