When I make a vow to God, then I would suggest to you that's even stronger than a handshake in Texas.

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

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

What I learned growing up on the farm was a way of life that was centered on hard work, and on faith and on thrift. Those values have stuck with me my whole life.

Canada, the United States and Mexico, we developed these energy reserves that we have in this North American region. And you can see a not only driving down the cost of electricity but a major manufacturing boom in this country. Couple that with tax policy, reduction, reducing the corporate tax rate, and that I think a renaissance in manufacturing like we've never seen in this country and really drive the economy.

Mexico is an important trading partner, it's the number one trading partner for the state of Texas. We have had dealings with them, shared a border with them. We have had our challenges, but at the end of the day we want a good relationship with Mexico.

America's greatness is not found in the size of its government. America's greatness resides in the hearts and the minds of the people.