If we can't find cuts in the defense budget, we're not looking carefully enough.

I think we have to be very sensitive to our need to compete, moving forward, and a lot of that is tied to tax policy.

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

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.

I love music, I love all kinds of music, particularly jazz. Jazz is an extension of America. There's no other country in the world that could have produced jazz.

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.

I'm a very spiritual person and proud of my Mormon roots.