I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years.

Any nation that can survive what we have lately in the way of government, is on the high road to permanent glory.

Bad policies, stupid policies, gutless policies have real consequences.

I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years.

Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention.

Sometimes I think Texas exists as a reality check for those who might wander too far toward the precious.

The charm of Ronald Reagan is not just that he kept telling us screwy things, it was that he believed them all. No wonder we trusted him, he never lied to us. ... His stubbornness, even defiance, in the face of facts ('stupid things,' he once called them in a memorable slip) was nothing short of splendid. ... This is the man who proved that ignorance is no handicap to the presidency.