I was approached by friends who encouraged me to run for an open seat - attorney general of Michigan. It was a big risk.

If you opened up every single potential drilling opportunity in the United States, it would have the effect of lowering gas prices three cents, maybe. And that's because, of course, oil is traded on a global market.

Our economic competitors ... are eating us for lunch, and we can get in the game or not. We can be at the table, or we can be on the table.

I actually prepared Vice President Biden for his debate in the last election. I played Sarah Palin. It's a little tough debating a woman.

Caring for veterans shouldn’t be a partisan issue. It should an American one.

I urge you to be bold. Life isn't changed from the balcony. Get onto the floor and dance, dance, dance.

If the person at the wheel refuses to ask for directions, it is time for a new driver.