I'm all about job creation. That's what I've done for ten years as the governor of Texas, and that's what I'm focused on.

We need men and women with Christian values who know in their souls that America was providentially created and that for the last 200-plus years, when we've gone to God in prayer and asked for guidance, wisdom and strength, God has answered.

It's time to believe again in the potential of private enterprise set free from the shackles of over-bearing federal government.

You don't want to ruin a kid's life for having a joint.

We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care.

My deal is have a flat, simple tax. And - Americans want - Americans I hope - aspire to be - be wealthy. I hope they aspire to have a better quality of life. And we have this class warfare that's going on now. And I don't agree with that. I'm interested in people getting to work.

I think you need to have a tax system that basically is flat, fair and simple. And - that you can put on a post card. I mean, even Timothy Geithner could do this one and get it on time.