When my mom ran for the Senate, my dad was there for her every step of the way. I can still hear her saying in her beautiful voice, 'Why should women have any less say than men, about the great decisions facing our nation?'

I have paid taxes every year, a lot of taxes.

Religious freedom opens a door for Americans that is closed to too many others around the world. But whether we walk through that door, and what we do with our lives after we do, is up to us.

We reserve our deepest respect and admiration for those who volunteer for service and give their lives to help keep our nation secure.

I've always opposed gay marriage. I believe that we should provide equal rights to people regardless of their sexual orientation but I do not believe that marriage should be between two people of the same gender.

Leadership - leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses.

What you believe, what you value, how you live - matters.