I have come to understand what being a public person means. I don't let things I can't do anything about bother me.

I favor an aggressive expansion of America's intelligence capabilities domestically and around the world.

I enjoy competing in the marketplace of free ideas.

I believe that I am more conservative than George W. Bush. However, it is important to note that he has had to govern, which often necessitates political compromise, I had not had to make any such concessions.

I drink a lot of everything; beer while watching football. I have a taste for whiskey, but Jack Daniels and ginger is about as fancy as it gets with me.

I absolutely believe in Heaven and Hell. They're just like what the Bible says they are.

I judge each person on individual merits.