I have always been able to rise above the expectations.

I have long believed taxpayers make better use of their money than the government ever could.

Congress suffers a great deal of criticism for its partisan acrimony. But while we may disagree politically, and air our opposition in this chamber, it is the conversation behind the scenes that cements and defines our relationships.

We cannot afford to lose the Medicaid funding for low-income women.

Saying youre from Texas makes you kind of proud.

I do think women generally are more humble.

I am not a moderate. I am a conservative. I'm a fix-it conservative.