Russia does continue to battle us in the U.N. time and time again. I have clear eyes on this. I'm not going to wear rose-colored glasses when it comes to Russia, or Mr. (Russian President Vladimir) Putin. And I'm certainly not going to say to him, I'll give you more flexibility after the election. After the election, he'll get more backbone.

Americans acknowledge that liberty is a gift of God, not an indulgence of government.

By making bold cuts in spending and commonsense entitlement reforms, we will make our government simpler, smaller, and smarter.

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.

I've said time and again, I'm a pro-life candidate, I'll be a pro-life president.

Our veterans know the meaning of service better than anyone else and they aren't about to quit working when they come home. The best reward we can provide our vets for their service isn't a medal or a check; it's a livelihood and a means of supporting themselves and their families.

I will get America working again and see rising take-home pay again.