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.

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

I don't think you need to run down someone's reputation in order to run for the office of president.

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

I'm a true native of the Bay Area.

A crisis allows us the opportunity to dig deep into the reservoirs of our very being, to rise to levels of confidence, strength, and resolve that otherwise we didn't think we possessed. Through adversity, we come face to face with who we really are and what really counts.

It's taken a lot of presidents to get us where we are today, a lot of deployments, a lot of wars, a lot engagements. You add them all up.