I was the chairman of the Budget Committee and the lead architect the last time it happened in Washington, and when we did it we had great economic growth, we cut taxes, and we had a big surplus.

People intuitively know that trade is good for our country. We just have to get the right trade agreements.

We [americans] need to control our border just like people have to control who goes in and out of their house.

That if you’re poor, somehow you’re shiftless and lazy.

I do believe that the party needs to evolve, or I won't be a part of it.

A great power has to have the discipline not only to go when necessary but to know when not to go. Getting involved in ethnic, religious civil wars is a recipe for disaster.

I am told that the Saudis have organized 34 countries who want to join in the battle against terrorism.