For decades, our dependence on OPEC oil has dictated our national security decisions and tied us up in the Middle East at an incredible price. We've spent more than $5 trillion and thousands of American soldiers have died securing Middle East oil.

I'm focused on energy only. And I know what I'm talking about. And I don't want to be distracted on other things.

If somebody I don't like gets in the crosshairs, I pull the trigger. But I don't hunt for them.

The first billion is a helluva lot harder.

Try everything. Do everything. Nuclear. Biomass. Coal. Solar. You name it. I support them all.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader. Don't fall victim to what I call the 'ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome'. You must be willing to fire.

We've got all these politicians talking about better health care and what all, but believe me, we're not going to have the money to take care of sick people.. or anyone else as far as I'm concerned.. if we don't fix our energy problem right now. I've got an idea what to do. It might not be a perfect idea, but hell, none of my best ideas have been perfect.