I don't have to muzzle myself when I'm a civilian. When you're a governor, you kind of have to do it, because you represent the whole state. You have to leave your personal opinions to yourself a lot. I learned that.

You're lucky if I watch 10 minutes of wrestling a month. Most of the time, I channel surf, and I lose interest after a few minutes.

A hero must be honorable, must have honor. And you can't have honor if you're a liar. There is no honor in lying.

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

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

You can't legislate stupidity.

I like surfing in Mexico a whole lot better than sitting with people in Washington that I don't even like.