All of us should have free choice when it comes to patriotic displays... a government wisely acting within its bounds will earn loyalty and respect from its citizens. A government dare not demand the same.

You have to accept the rule of law, even when it's inconvenient, if you're going to be a country that bides by the rule of law.

I believe in the America people's ability to govern themselves. If government would just get out of the way and allow them to lead their lives as they choose, they will succeed.

A war is justified if you're willing to send your son. If you're not willing to send your son, how do you send someone else's?

When I ran for governor of Minnesota, I only raised $300,000.

I live by the golden rule: Treat others as you'd want them to treat you.

My children were attacked by the Minnesota media when I was governor.