If diversity is O.K. for God, it ought to be O.K. for Republicans.

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

I think Newt Gingrich has a proven track record of changing Washington and getting results.

In 2008, as a matter of fact, I had people accusing me of being a Senator Obama supporter because I wouldn't slam him. I said, 'Well, consider the fact that I voted for impeachment for President Clinton, but it wasn't a personal vote. I voted based on the facts and the law and the Constitution and what we were dealing with.'

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

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

I am willing to compete on my merits and on my character - not with the color of my skin. We talk about being a color-blind society, but I don't think the political process could actually handle that.