I want to remind you right quick what this country has been through, and the challenges this economy had faced over the last three years. First, we went through a recession. That means we were going backwards.

I want to thank you for taking time out of your day to come and witness my hanging.

I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who are probably read the news themselves.

We don't believe in planners and deciders making the decisions on behalf of Americans.

If we're an arrogant nation, they'll resent us.

Those who feel like they can intimidate our fellow citizens to take out their anger don't represent the best of America, they represent the worst of humankind, and they should be ashamed of that kind of behavior.

I would say the best moment of all was when I caught a 7.5 pound perch in my lake.