Massachusetts children cannot only lead the nation in test scores, they can be competitive with the best in the world. And the gap in achievement among races can virtually disappear.

I don't like to have the federal government start pushing its weight deeper and deeper into our schools. Let the states and localities do that.

I believe that the faith heritage of this country is actually a very important part of America's culture.

I'm a son of Detroit. I was born in Detroit.

Let me tell you, the heart of my tax proposal: I will not raise taxes on the American people. I will not raise taxes on middle-income Americans.

You look at that Democratic debate. I had to laugh at what I saw Barack Obama do. I mean, in one week, he went from saying he is going to sit down for tea with our enemies, but then he's going to bomb our allies. I mean, he's gone from Jane Fonda to Dr. Strangelove in one week.

President Obama promised to begin to slow the rise of the oceans and heal the planet. My promise... is to help you and your family.