It was absolutely critical to renew the Bush tax cuts. Letting them expire would result in a massive tax increase that would retard economic growth.

I don't want to transform America. I want to restore to America the economic values of freedom and opportunity and limited government that has made us the powerhouse of the world.

I support the work of the NRA, but disagree sometimes.

In order to be able to fulfill our role in the world, America must be strong. America must lead. And for that to happen, we have to strengthen our economy here at home.

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 like those fancy raincoats you bought. Really sprung for the big bucks.

It was the right decision to go into Iraq. I supported it at the time; I support it now.