I never, ever cheated [in medical school]. I don't condone cheating. But I would sometimes spread misinformation. This is a great tactic. Misinformation can be very important.

Big and oppressive government has long been the enemy of freedom, something black Americans know all too well.

All issues of crime are better addressed at the state level.

I think those who have wanted regime [of Bashar Assad] change have made a mistake.

I'm being unfairly targeted by a bunch of hacks and haters.

I'm a Reagan conservative. Reagan did negotiate with the Soviets. But you have to negotiate from a position of strength.

I've had an interest in politics since I was a little kid.