Be a people builder. Look for opportunities to encourage others to bring out the best in them.

I try to live what I teach. A lot of things come against us in life, but we should try to find something to be grateful for, and see each day as a gift.

When you come to a dark valley, a difficult season or a sickness, don't worry about it, God will give you the grace and strength you need.

It seems like when I was growing up there was more compromise, wanting to work with each other, and I think all of them - all of the lawmakers - have hearts to do what's right, and they all are passionate about it.

I'm not for gay marriage, but I'm not for discriminating against people.

I believe God wants you to have money to pay your bills, send your kids to college and do charity work and build orphanages. There's the teaching that we're supposed to be poor to show that we're humble. I don't buy that. I think we're supposed to be leaders. We're supposed to excel.

That's what I feel like I'm called to do - to plant a seed of hope in people's hearts.