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

Audie Murphy remains a shining example for anyone who believes in the importance of service, for generations now and into the future.

I supported Arizona's immigration law by joining in that lawsuit to defend it. Every day I have Texans on that border that are doing their job.

I come by my conservatism authentically, not by convenience. And I offer the American people a new direction.

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

And I think most people in this country want to see a president that's got the courage to say we're going to cut the tax burden, and reduce the regulatory climate, and we're going to get Americans working.

We don't have to apologize for American exceptionalism or western values.