You balance the budget by restraining the growth of government and encouraging the growth of the private sector.

Democrats want to use the slowdown as an excuse to do what their special interests are always begging for: higher taxes, bigger government and less trade with other nations.

Washington is broken. I know what it takes to get this country back, and will work with good Democrats and good Republicans to do that.

Mr. President, you were elected to lead. You chose to follow. And now it's time for you to get out of the way.

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

And a special thank you to the citizens of Massachusetts: You are paying all the taxes, creating all the jobs, raising all the children. This government is yours. Thank you for letting me serve you. I love this job.

As a matter of fact, Latin America's economy is almost as big as the economy of China. We're all focused on China. Latin America is a huge opportunity for America - time zone, language opportunities.