I don't play full court anymore. I just play half-court.

To those who scare peace loving people with phantoms of lost liberty, my message is this: your tactics aid terrorists for they erode our national unity and diminish our resolve. They give ammunition to America's enemies and pause to America's friends.

Reasonable regulations regarding the ownership of weapons are appropriate.

Civilized people - Muslims, Christians and Jews - all understand that the source of freedom and human dignity is the Creator.

By tearing down the wall between law enforcement and the intelligence community, we have been able to share information in a way that was virtually impossible before the Patriot Act.

People want to see other people who have 'non-negotiables,' things for which they're willing to say, 'This is it' we take our stand right here.' That's a leadership quality which people respect.

There is no priority higher than the prevention of terrorism