But if you say that we should not educate children who have come into our state for no other reason than they've been brought there by no fault of their own, I don't think you have a heart. We need to be educating these children, because they will become a drag on our society.

I believe in America. I believe in her purpose and her promise. I believe her best days have not yet been lived. I believe her greatest deeds are reserved for the generations to come.

I'll work every day to try to make Washington, D.C., as inconsequential in your life as I can.

Running for the presidency's not an IQ test.

When I make a vow to God, then I would suggest to you that's even stronger than a handshake in Texas.

I've always believed the mission is greater than the man.

A leader gets things done.