This, in my view, is the highest responsibility of the President of the United States, which is to maintain the safety of the American people.

My policy on energy is... to make America the largest energy producer in the world. I think we can get there, in 10 or 15 years. That will bring back manufacturing of certain high-energy intensive industries. It'll bring back jobs. It'll create a surprising economic revitalization of this country.

It was the right decision to go into Iraq. I supported it at the time; I support it now.

There’s no legislation with regards to abortion that I’m familiar with that would become part of my agenda.

Detroit needs a turnaround, not a check.

I believe that FEMA plays a key role in working with states and localities to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. As president, I will ensure FEMA has the funding it needs to fulfill its mission.

We still believe in the America that is a land of opportunity and a beacon of freedom. We believe in the America that challenges each of us to be better and bigger than ourselves.