We must be true to ourselves. And we must be true to others, whether they believe we are or not.

I'm just trying to keep things normal around the house, because there's no reason why things shouldn't be normal.

Americans have gotten to know Sarah Palin. They know that she's a role model to women and other - and reformers all over America. She's a reformer.

Cindy and I are adoptive parents. We know what a treasure and joy it is to have an adopted child in our lives.

The American people want us to stop spending. And so let's just give them some certainty. Let's extend the tax - the existing tax cuts. And then let's give some more tax breaks to small businesses and large. And then maybe the American people will have some confidence.

In prison, I fell in love with my country. I had loved her before then, but like most young people, my affection was little more than a simple appreciation for the comforts and privileges most Americans enjoyed and took for granted. It wasn't until I had lost America for a time that I realized how much I loved her.

In the view of everyone, I am a viable candidate and I should be on the ballot.