Texas created more jobs in 2008 than the rest of the states - combined.

Being the Republican front-runner was three of the most exciting hours of my entire life. I've come to grips with it, and the only lasting effect is that I refuse to go on a stage that has more than one podium on it.

I believe in America. I believe in her purpose and her promise. I believe her best days have not yet been lived. I believe her greatest deeds are reserved for the generations to come.

I think every program needs to stand the sunshine of righteous scrutiny. Whether it's Social Security, whether it's Medicaid, whether it's Medicare.

Guns require a finger to pull the trigger.

My quarrel is not with the legitimate role of government but with the unlimited role of government.

Abstinence works, I know it from my own personal life, abstinence works.