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.

I like to call the ethos I grew up with 'Oklahoma values.' But you'd be just as accurate if you said 'American values.' Except for our lack of a seacoast, Oklahoma has a little bit of just about everything that's American.

Americans are hungry for a discussion on policy solutions to the problems in their communities that work.

The American dream does not happen by asking Americans to accept what's immoral and wrong in the name of tolerance.

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

I think the Republican Party should be a pro-life party. I am pro-life. I do not apologize for that. On the flip side of that coin, the Republican Party has been big enough to allow pro-choice advocates to be heard.

Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking.