Why build a zoo when we can just put up a fence around Chapel Hill?

I want our government to encourage and protect freedom as well as our traditions of faith and family.

America must be the moral leader. It is not enough to have power. Power must be used to protect freedom and give all people hope for the opportunity to see the fruit of their own labor.

Mr. Clinton better watch out if he comes down here. He'd better have a bodyguard.

I have tried at every point to seek God's wisdom on the decisions I made, and I made it my business to speak up on behalf of the things God tells us are important to Him.

The big secret to winning elections is to get more votes than your opponent. My friend Representative Robin Hayes is a good example to study.

This is an area where North Carolina does excel. I have known more colorful North Carolina political figures than I have colorless ones.