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

Frankly, I was born with a silver spoon.

So, for instance, let me make this clear: You know I signed a statement. I will not raise taxes on anybody. I don't want to raise taxes on the American people.

The founders proscribed the establishment of a state religion, but they did not countenance the elimination of religion from the public square. We are a nation 'Under God' and in God, we do indeed trust.

It was not my desire to go off and serve in Vietnam.

The kids of those that came here illegally, those kids, I think, should have a pathway to become a permanent resident of the United States and military service, for instance, is one way they would have that kind of pathway to become a permanent resident.

I actually like jokes as well as things that are sort of fun.