My dad, as you probably know, was the governor of Michigan and was the head of a car company. But he was born in Mexico... and had he been born of, uh, Mexican parents, I'd have a better shot at winning this. But he was unfortunately born to Americans living in Mexico. He lived there for a number of years. I mean, I say that jokingly, but it would be helpful to be Latino.

I don't doubt for a second that Neil Armstrong's spirit is still with us: that unique blend of optimism, humility and the utter confidence that when the world needs someone to do the really big stuff, you need an American.

Leadership - leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses.

My passion probably flows from the fact that I believe in God, and I believe we’re all children of the same God. I believe we have a responsibility to care for one another.

Deadly assault weapons have no place in Massachusetts.

I'd like to be the next president of the United States to support and help this great nation and to make sure that we all together remain America as the hope of the earth.

Neil Armstrong today takes his place in the hall of heroes. The moon will miss its first son of earth.