Ideas are more powerful than people.

I've developed a lot of reform proposals myself and been accused of trying to destroy Social Security, when the whole point was to try to save it. I think most people know that Social Security is bankrupt.

Well, one of the most important things for Americans to be reminded of is that a lot of the exceptional nature of our country is founded in Judeo-Christian values that promotes individualism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to family, charity.

I drive Fords, and I've driven American cars all my life, and I want to have a strong American manufacturing sector, especially in automobiles.

Social Security mess is another failed progressive policy.

I would support a devolution of power out of Washington for education, health care, transportation.

Heritage will remain, first and foremost, a research institute dedicated to impeccable research and data-driven policy analysis.