Many respected economists and statesmen believe our national debt is neither unwieldy nor a dangerous burden on the country. The trouble is that a vast majority of the American people think otherwise.... It violates basic American ideas of thrift and money management. These strong public feelings cannot be ignored forever.

I think politicians sometimes badly underestimate the true feelings that Americans have for the land.

In terms of wilderness preservation, Alaska is the last frontier. This time, given one great final chance, let us strive to do it right. Not in our generation, nor ever again, will we have a land and wildlife opportunity approaching the scope and importance of this one.

The more we exploit nature, The more our options are reduced, until we have only one: to fight for survival.

Lord, give us the wisdom to utter words that are gentle and tender, for tomorrow we may have to eat them.

If nominated, I shall run to Mexico. If elected, I shall fight extradition.

Any change or reform you make is going to have consequence you don't like.