I was born a limited-government person. I've always had this streak going through me.

I was born here in the city, born in the Bronx. Son of a cop. One grandfather was a taxi driver; the other was a firefighter. New York is in my DNA.

I have voted for a Republican for president ever since I was voting and since I was 18 years old.

There is no reason for anybody to have an assault weapon.

The bracelet says 'Fear Nothing.' It was given to me by my friends, and it was made for me and my friends during the period of time that I was going through chemotherapy. And I still wear it, because it's a great reminder of friendship and how my buddies and others came together in my time of need.

I am extremely respectful of the Jewish community. You know, I am Christian. I think of Jews as my older brothers. I mean, there wouldn't be Christianity without the Jewish religion. There is a direct connection between the two of them.

My earliest memories are of my father explaining to me the American Dream and how he expected me to do better than he did.