We will strengthen our security by building missile defense, restoring our military might, and standing by and strengthening our intelligence officers.

I'm not concerned about the very poor, we have a safety net there, if we need to repair, I'll fix it. I'm not concerned about the very rich, they're doing just fine. I'm concerned about the very heart of America, the 90-95 percent of Americans who are struggling, and I'll continue to take that message across the country.

I would like to have campaign spending limits...

The path I lay out is not one paved with ever increasing government checks and cradle to grave assurance that government will always be the solution. If this election is a bidding war for who can promise the most goodies and the most benefits, I'm not your president. You have that president today.

When there are elections, people tend to vote for peace. They don't vote for war. So Americans want to promote those principles around the world.

China has to understand America wants to trade with them. We want a world that's stable. We like free enterprise, but you got to play by the rules.

I'm not in favor of privatizing Social Security or making cuts.