I believe that women will lead the democracy movement.

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.

I got a lot of Ph.D.-types and smart people around me who come into the Oval Office and say, 'Mr. President, here's what's on my mind.' And I listen carefully to their advice. But having gathered the device, I decide, you know, I say, 'This is what we're going to do.'

I don't have to accept their tenants. I was trying to convince those college students to accept my tenants. And I reject any labeling me because I happened to go to the university.

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

Compassionate conservative soft bigotry of low expectations.

Compassionate conservatism [is] most importantly, making sure that government is not the answer to people's problems.