I stand before you today as a disciplined conservative Texan, a committed Republican and a proud American, united with you to restoring our nation and revive the American dream.

I'm actually for gun control -- use both hands.

Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, and less intrusive into their personal lives.

The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we enjoy - they are a reflection of the majesty of our Creator.

I disagree with the concept that somehow or another we're going to pack up 10, to 12, to 15 million people and ship them back to the country of origin. That's not going to happen.

From time to time there are going to be things that occur that are acts of God that cannot be prevented.

Dark economic clouds are dissipating into an emerging blue sky of opportunity.