I believe the world benefits from American leadership. I believe this next century should be an American century.

My view is that marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman. That's the position I've had for some time, and I don't intend to make any adjustments at this point... Or ever, by the way.

There are a few things that were disconcerting: the stories about the private security firm not having enough people, supposed strike of the immigration and customs officials. That, obviously, is not something which is encouraging.

Education is the investment our generation makes in the future.

Religious freedom opens a door for Americans that is closed to too many others around the world. But whether we walk through that door, and what we do with our lives after we do, is up to us.

Only FREEDOM has ever been the answer to poverty.

Reforming the way the state works with businesses and providing incentives for employers will help preserve and create new jobs in Massachusetts.