I spent my whole life in the private sector, 25 years in the private sector. I understand that when government takes more money out of the hands of people, it makes it more difficult for them to buy things. If they can't buy things, the economy doesn't grow. If the economy doesn't grow, we don't put Americans to work.

Like me, the great majority of Americans wish both to preserve the traditional definition of marriage and to oppose bias and intolerance directed towards gays and lesbians.

I could have possibly beaten Senator McCain in the primary. Then I could have been the candidate who lost to Barack Obama.

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

I'm not going to apologize for being successful.

All the laws and legislation in the world will never heal this world like the loving hearts and arms of mothers and fathers. If every child could drift to sleep feeling wrapped in the love of their family - and God's love - this world would be a far more gentle and better place.

An employer verification system must be implemented to ensure jobs are not given to illegal immigrants.