This is the free enterprise system. The only place in the world that I can recall where companies never failed was the old Soviet Union. This is what investors do in free enterprise and capitalism system. [...[ And, yes, free enterprise system can be cruel. But the problem with this administration is that small businesses are the one who had suffered the most, the kind that need investors, the kinds that don't need the hundreds of pages, thousands of pages of regulations that continue to plague them and have them hold back on the hiring investment.

Washington is a Hollywood for ugly people. Hollywood is a Washington for the simpleminded.

Do we really want another politician in the White House America can't trust?

Under my plan, 85 percent of America will pay no tax or have a flat tax at our lowest rate of 15 percent.

War is wretched beyond description, and only a fool or a fraud could sentimentalize its cruel reality.

I'm not running for president because I think I'm blessed with such personal greatness that history has anointed me to save our country in its hour of need. My country saved me. My country saved me, and I cannot forget it. And I will fight for her for as long as I draw breath, so help me God.

Responsibility always stops at the president's desk.