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

I'm a true native of the Bay Area.

When America closes its doors, so does everybody else.

I would vote to increase the debt limit if there was a corresponding level of cuts. And if there was some serious talk about a balanced budget amendment, which we as governors always had to deal with.

In a day and age of global competition and instantaneous financial flows, you have to be highly sensitive to the way in which tax policy impacts your overall competitiveness as a country.

To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.

But economic recovery must be earned. And it will be earned by entrepreneurs and it will be earned by small businesses.