From my perspective, what I'm really focused on, is making sure that, for the broadest number of Americans possible, limited government and free enterprise, the principles that have truly helped build our country into an exceptional one, is one that is being sold to and appeals to the broadest number of Americans.

I`m running for president because I want to change the direction of this country, and it will require me for the time being to miss some votes in the U.S.

I think strong rhetoric and strong action are two separate things. Anyone can use tough words. Anyone can go over the top and say things that sound strong. But sounding strong is not enough. You have to know exactly how you're going to do it. And if you look at some of the policies he's talked about, they would not make America stronger.

This is the greatest society in all of human history, the greatest country ever. Many of the decisions being made in Washington today by both parties are threatening that greatness. And if we stay on this road we're on right now, our children are going to be the first Americans ever to inherit a diminished country.

Presidents don't have the benefit of hindsight. You have to make difficult decisions based on the information that's before you at that moment.

We need to put people on the bench that understand the Constitution is not a living and breathing document. It is to be interpreted as originally meant.

I have no intention of being vice president. I have said it clearly.