I went to Massachusetts to make a difference. I didn't go there to begin a political career running time and time again. I made a difference. I put in place the things I wanted to do.

America has to stand by our allies. I think the tension that existed between Israel and the United States was very unfortunate.

Happiness, for me, is a function of the number of people I love, and I think joy and happiness is directly related to how many people are in our lives and how deeply we are bonded with those people. And so I'm happy if I'm with Ann; I'm happier if I'm also with my family and my grandchildren.

I think the minimum wage ought to keep pace with inflation.

The last thing we need is Hillarycare. The last thing we need is socialized medicine.

There are a few things that were disconcerting: the stories about the private security firm not having enough people, supposed strike of the immigration and customs officials. That, obviously, is not something which is encouraging.

The invisible hand of the market always moves faster and better than the heavy hand of government.