I don't know if anybody has moved up the ladder more quickly than I have.

Serving in Congress has been more than an honor; it has been one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life ... It has been a wonderful ride. It has been a wonderful journey.

Death and taxes may be inevitable, but they shouldn't be related.

It takes a lot of strength to let go.

You saw the exodus of many people on the business council, who resigned, who said those are not my personal values, those are not our corporate values, and those - we don't believe - are the values of our country.

There is a direct correlation between education, stable families and incarceration and crime.

I'm secure in who I am. I don't need the validation of those that would say, you have to be a certain thing in order to be accepted. I'm comfortable going against the grain if I need to.