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

Debates are set up for nothing more than to tear down the candidates. It's pretty hard to be able to sit and lay out your ideas and your concepts with a one-minute response.

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

The people who illegally cross into the country are from countries that have very close ties to al Qaeda, whether it's Yemen or Afghanistan, Pakistan, China. It is an absolute national disgrace.

The citizens of America and the citizens of Texas expect to be able to live in safety in their communities. That's what the rule of law is truly all about.

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

We find ourselves in what I consider to be the most challenging, difficult, threatening time since World War II because of this War on Terror.