The great lesson of history for us is that strength and resolve bring peace and order, and weakness and vacillation invite chaos and conflict.

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

The Obama administration is an affront to every freedom-loving American,and a threat to every private sector job in this country.

Tell the trial lawyers to get out of your state and to quit costing businessmen and women.

Crucial to understanding federalism in modern day America is the concept of mobility, or 'the ability to vote with your feet.' If you don't support the death penalty and citizens packing a pistol - don't come to Texas. If you don't like medicinal marijuana and gay marriage, don't move to California.

Our view is that individuals and families can govern their lives better than bureaucrats.

We understand that you have to create an environment where that those men and women who are entrepreneurs can risk their capital and have an opportunity to get a return on their investment. That's how jobs are created. And that's what Americans are looking for, is that type of vision.