My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought, that smears are not only to be expected but fought, that honor is to be earned, not bought.

Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.

As an American, I want to see our nation recapture the strength and unity it once had when we fought the enemy instead of ourselves.

I always try to think before I talk.

My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought, that smears are not only to be expected but fought, that honor is to be earned, not bought.

When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.

My basic rule is to speak slowly and simply so that my audience has an opportunity to follow and think about what I am saying.