We have to love our freedom, not just for the private opportunities it provides, but for the goodness it makes possible.

The role of the vice president is to break ties in the Senate and inquire daily into the health of the president.

We can't go on forever with 11 million people living in this country in the shadows in an illegal status. We cannot forever have children who were born here - who were brought here by their parents when they were small children to live in the shadows, as well... What's changed, honestly, is that there is a new appreciation on both sides of the aisle, maybe more importantly on the Republican side, that we need to enact a comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Events are moving fast in my campaign, and yes, it's true that this morning I've dismissed my entire team of senior advisers. All of their positions will now be held by a man named 'Joe the Plumber.'

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

I think there [are] great economies that can be made starting with a round of base closings, ... I want the president to veto these pork-barrel spending bills which have grown to incredible obscene levels. I believe there are a number of weapons systems that have to be eliminated.

I believe strongly that we should have nominees to the United States Supreme Court based on their qualifications rather than any litmus test.