I think people are confused about what the Tea Party is. I mean, they were a broad cross-section of Americans who came together concerned about our debt and our spending. And they're interested in constitutional, limited government. And so they're not one group of people. They're thousands of small groups all over the country.

I believed the only thing that could turn around this government spending and mounting debt would be if the people rose up.

Marriage is a religious and state issue.

Democrats are making it clear that they intend to use our economic crisis to rush through their longtime liberal goals without public scrutiny or debate. ... This will increase burdens on taxpayers and take a significant step toward socialized medicine.

Select candidates by integrity of character, not promises.

Spending is an addiction.

Government-run schools can't instill morals and character.