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.

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

There's no question raising the minimum wage excessively causes a loss of jobs.

Small business is where jobs come from. Two-thirds of our jobs come from small businesses.

Actually, I didn't say that.

Obama says we need more firemen, more policemen, more teachers. Did he not get the message of Wisconsin? The American people did. It's time for us to cut back on government and help the American people.

I like American cars. And I would do nothing to hurt the U.S. auto industry.