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.

I'm all about job creation. That's what I've done for ten years as the governor of Texas, and that's what I'm focused on.

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

I'm actually for gun control -- use both hands.

Above all, let us pray for our children.

I'm not ashamed to be a Christian. But you don't have to be in the pew every Sunday to know that there's something wrong in this country when gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can't openly celebrate Christmas or pray in school.

Who knew, when you were watching the Verizon ad and the guy said, 'Can you hear me now,' that was really just a mic check for the Obama administration.