He was a superb military officer but he was also an extraordinarily gifted politician. That he was an unusually open, honest and no-nonsense politician did not make him unsuited for the profession, only uncommon. In uniform and in politics Barry's purpose was always the defense of freedom. And nobody before or since managed the task more ably or more colorfully than Barry Goldwater.

It's a matter of fact that Senator Obama has spent more money on negative ads than any political campaign in history.

America has much to gain in terms of jobs and trade by meeting the growing world demand for advanced, environmentally sound technologies.

We are Americans first, Americans last, Americans always... Let us argue our differences. But remember we are not enemies, but comrades in a war against a real enemy...

It's always the wacko birds on right and left that get the media megaphone.

I think my major challenge, very frankly, is to maintain the traction, ... I've seen many campaigns here in the state of New Hampshire look good for a while, and then the air comes out of the balloon.

We make the future better than the past. We don't hide from history. We make history.