From time to time there are going to be things that occur that are acts of God that cannot be prevented.

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.

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.

We can't have deficit spending in Texas. You have to balance your budget every two years.

And I have a message for the liberals and the defenders of the status quo: we're just getting started.

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

I think you need to have a tax system that basically is flat, fair and simple. And - that you can put on a post card. I mean, even Timothy Geithner could do this one and get it on time.