We have to stand for our principles, stand for our allies, stand for a strong military and stand for a stronger economy.

Isn't it fitting that so many of those who have contempt for the private sector will soon find themselves back in it?

No one is talking about restructuring Social Security or Medicare for current retirees or for those that are near retirement. For those under 55, the answer is let's talk about it.

I believe we should use any and all means necessary to take out people who pose a threat to us and our friends around the world. And it’s widely reported that drones are being used in drone strikes, and I support that and entirely, and feel the president was right to up the usage of that technology, and believe that we should continue to use it, to continue to go after the people that represent a threat to this nation and to our friends.

First, by 2020, North America will be energy independent by taking full advantage of our oil and coal and gas and nuclear and renewables.

My doctrine is as I've described, which is confidence in our cause, clarity in our purpose, and resolve in our might.

The greatest threat that the world faces is a nuclear Iran...