When it comes to the American dream, no one has a corner on the market. All of us have an equal chance to share in that dream.

We need to make sure that every child in America goes to a school every day that is safe, will teach them how to read and write, do arithmetic and gain the computer skills necessary to allow them to compete in the global marketplace. If we can get that through the public schools, fine. If we can't, I'm all for parental choice in education to allow that parent to take his/her/their child to a school that is safe and teaches them, even if it is a faith-based school!

The measure of a man is not how great his faith is, but how great his love is. We must not let government programs disconnect our souls from each other.

If a 25-year old can't read and write and he or she isn't gaining marketable skills, it doesn't matter if a Republican or a Democrat is in the White House. His or her future will be bleak.

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.

Everyone tries to define this thing called Character. It's not hard. Character is doing what's right when nobody's looking.

It doesn't take a lot of strength to hang on. It takes a lot of strength to let go.