This planet is our home. If we destroy the planet, we've destroyed our home, so it is fundamentally important.

Anything that is excellent or praiseworthy stands moment by moment on the cutting edge and must be constantly fought for. Well placed priorities always sit on the edge.

In plain Texas talk, it's 'do the right thing'

Written reports stifle creativity.

My role in life is that of the grain of sand to the oyster-it irritates the oyster and out comes a pearl.

We must return immigration to a logical, orderly process where people fill out their applications and wait for approval. We must make sure illegal immigrants stop storming our borders. We must establiesh the correct criteria, such as our need for certain job skills or education, for granting the right to immigrate into the United States.

Generosity is something we learn, from our parents, schools and community.