Republicans cannot continue to oppose every Hispanic issue.

I resent Washington telling states, or the residents of those states, what to do and what to think.

Bilingualism opens doors and provides opportunity to our children so they can shine and become successful in a labor market that is increasingly competitive and globalized.

It is wrong to believe that Hispanics are Democrats. Hispanics are traditionally and historically conservative, not just socially conservative, but fiscally conservative.

I think there is a lot of fat in the government.

I came into office to do what was correct, not to see what was politically expedient to get re-elected.

When I came into office, I could have kicked the can down the road for a little while, or I could do the right thing.