I grew up in a house with no running water, 16 miles from the closest place that had a post office. I had a very parochial view of the world.

But if you say that we should not educate children who have come into our state for no other reason than they've been brought there by no fault of their own, I don't think you have a heart. We need to be educating these children, because they will become a drag on our society.

Great leaders have an ability, a characteristic of analyzing very good talent, and empowering that talent.

As long as it's not me, I'll be cool.

I know for a fact that Ted Cruz every day uses two checklists - to guide him through his personal and professional life - and that is the Bible and the U.S. Constitution.

You know, to preserve our job-friendly climate the Texas legislature didn't raise taxes this last legislative session while balancing their budget and maintaining their reserves - and might I add that our budget leaves $6 billion dollars in a rainy day fund?

Admit it America - 2008 was our national 'oops' moment!