Quite frankly, I think nothing could do more to immediately bolster national security then enabling us to produce more oil and gas here at home at a price consumers could afford.

Running for president must be like having babies. You have to forget what it was like the last time before you want to do it again.

You just hear this constant whining, complaining about a loss of competitiveness, America in decline

I think in the end we will have negotiations with the House. They don't have any incentive for a long, drawn-out trial. We'll have negotiations with the White House. Despite all their threats they are going to have a prolonged defense. The reality is they are the driving force behind getting this over quickly.

I would be the last person who would say immigrants are not important to America.

Quite frankly, I think nothing could do more to immediately bolster national security then enabling us to produce more oil and gas here at home at a price consumers could afford.

If I brought groceries the way I buy health insurance, I'd eat a lot better - and so would my dog.