The mantle of leadership for promoting the principles of peace has fallen to America. We didn't ask for it. But it's an honor that we have it.

My view is that marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman. That's the position I've had for some time, and I don't intend to make any adjustments at this point... Or ever, by the way.

I'm not going to wear rose-colored glasses when it comes to Russia, or Mr. Putin.

We can't expect entrepreneurs and businesses large and small to take their life savings or their company's money and invest in America if they think we're headed to the road to Greece. And that's where we're going right now unless we finally get off this spending and borrowing binge. And I'll get us on track to a balanced budget.

I believe marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman.

As president, I will create 12 million new jobs.

I think the minimum wage ought to keep pace with inflation.