Of strong importance to me is the defense of minority rights, not just racial minorities, but ideological and religious minorities.

I was told I got 10 measly minutes, but just in case, I brought 13 hours worth of material.

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

To put everyone in government housing and food stamps and bring them in from around the world I think is a mistake. To give of your own money, I've given to my church. My church has helped people that came from Bosnia. That's a good thing.

We had people coming to our Foreign Relations Committee and saying, "Oh, we need to arm the allies of Al Qaida." They are still saying this. It is a crazy notion. This is the biggest debate we should be having is is regime change a good idea; has it been a good idea.

It's curious that only in Washington can you spend $2 billion and claim that you're saving money.

Foreign aid is not something the vast majority of Americans support, but definitely not conservatives.