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

Individual responsibility, hard work, paying attention in school, faith, family all these things are important.

I believe government should be loyal to parents, teachers and children.

My work in the House of Representatives, at this time in my life, is completed. It is time to return home.

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

A Black man voting for the Republicans makes about as much sense as a chicken voting for Col. Sanders.

I would love to be associated with some sports organization. I was a journalism major. That's kind of intriguing, to do something in the political-commentary arena.