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.

People truly reaching across boundaries - be they religious or race, political or geographic. A state that is sincerely civil and respectful of each individual's pathway toward life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness will be our goal.

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

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.

At the end of the day, capital is a coward. It's going to flee from wherever it perceives risk to be present in the marketplace.

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.

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