I want to make a toast to all at this press event who agree with Thomas Jefferson, who said that our liberty depends on the freedom of the press. So I want to lift a glass to those who defend that freedom. Our finest, the men and women in uniform who defend that freedom, our Constitution, and our exceptional way of life in America.

What the heck would the establishment know about conservatism?

They're our next-door neighbors, and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska.

We have got to encourage other nations also to come along with us with the impacts of climate change, what we can do about that.

The man can only ride you when your back is bent.

I am a conservative Republican, a firm believer in free market capitalism. A free market system allows all parties to compete, which ensures the best and most competitive project emerges, and ensures a fair, democratic process.

And I think more of a concern has been not within the campaign, the mistakes that were made, not being able to react to the circumstances that those mistakes created in a real positive and professional and helpful way for John McCain.