You wanna get rid of drug crime in this country? Fine, let's just get rid of all the drug laws.

Too many members of Congress believe they can solve all economic problems, cure all social ills, and bring about worldwide peace and prosperity simply by creating new federal programs.

Even if you don't like guns and don't want to own them, you benefit from those who do.

I have this terrible habit of wanting to try to be consistent and develop a philosophy that's coherent.

I want to just obey the Constitution.The Constitution says only gold and silver can be legal tender.

If you give up on your principles I don’t think that’s being pragmatic... Doing the wrong thing, even partially, isn’t being practical...if you have the right ideas and are forceful enough...I think you can get the support you need.

We should have a strong president. Strong enough to resist the temptation of taking power that a president shouldn't have.