Government works less efficiently when it begins to grow out of control and takes on more and more of the responsibilities that belong to the citizens.

A vote is "wasted" when someone fails to vote their conscience.

I think that Minnesota is different because we are proving that tri-partisan government could work, that you do not need to necessarily be a Democrat or a Republican to be successful at governing.

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

Okay, fluoride in the water to help our teeth. Well, shouldn't that be the job of your mom and dad? To teach you how to brush your teeth and use mouth wash? What do we need the government to do it for? Clearly, what a scam. Fluoride in the water.

If you're patriotic, stand up for the Bill of Rights because once they strip your rights from you, you will pay hell to get them back. You will and we're in the process of it right now.

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.