America is the primary engine of growth in the world and we are the only beacon of free trade left, and open markets.

Today I'm a candidate for the office of president of the United States of America. My kids can't believe I just said that.

The rest of the world cares about how we conduct our affairs because they then take that lead. Were the only leader in the world today. Some are wishing us well, others think that were down and are not going to get back up again, but they are all watching with great interest to see how we conduct our business over the next couple of years.

The real secret about diplomats is that we're trained to say something, when there is nothing to say, and to say nothing when there is something to say.

The reality, sitting ten thousand miles away, is that we remain the country that inspires. We remain that shining city on a hill.

I was criticized at some level within the Republican Party by those who say government should not be in the economic development business at all. My response is that the only country I know that doesn't have an economic development plan is Papa New Guinea.

My father, one of the great entrepreneurs and philanthropists of this state, taught me that capital - monetary or political - is to be used to benefit others. I intend to continue that tradition.