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

Attaching the word marriage to the association of same-sex individuals mistakenly presumes that marriage is principally a matter of adult benefits and adult rights. In fact, marriage is principally about the nurturing and development of children. And the successful development of children is critical to the preservation and success of our nation.

I actually like jokes as well as things that are sort of fun.

America cannot continue to lead the family of nations around the world if we suffer the collapse of the family here at home.

I have to tell you with regards to global warming that that's something, which, you're right, the scientists haven't entirely resolved, but no question about one thing, it's getting warmer, and a lot of good reasons for us to use less energy, to use it more efficiently and to develop sources here in this country that could allow us to be more independent of foreign sources.

The promise of America has always been that if you worked hard, had the right values, took some risks, that there was an opportunity to build a better life for your family and for your next generation.

Join me in welcoming the next president of the United States, Paul Ryan.