Endorsed by Bob Jones, despite calling Mormonism a "cult".

In America, we celebrate success. We don't apologize for success.

As president, my goal in Afghanistan will be to complete a successful transition to Afghan security forces by the end of 2014. I will evaluate conditions on the ground and solicit the best advice of our military commanders. And I will affirm that my duty is not to my political prospects, but to the security of the nation.

We respect and honor very deeply those people who decide to serve their country in the military. But we certainly don't denigrate people who choose a different course, particularly when we have an all-volunteer army.

Sometimes I wonder whether Washington's liberal politicians truly understand the greatness that is America.

Instead of leading the world by how much we borrow, it's time that we make sure we lead the world in how much we build and create and invest.

I will get America working again and see rising take-home pay again.