One of the problems in Washington is there are far too many politicians who desperately just want to get re-elected.

Twenty years from now if there is some obscure trivial pursuits question, I am confident I will be the answer.

Three of the last four [elections], '06, '08, and '12, were disastrous for Republicans. And they were years in which we just we stayed quiet, we went along the get-along, we didn't stand on principle. The only year that was a good year for Republicans was 2010, when we painted in bold colors, not in pale pastels. We stood for principle. I think winning this fight right now is the most important thing we can do to see significant victories in 2014.

We need a much better understanding of the climate before making policy choices that would impose substantial economic costs on our Nation.

One of the specific powers and responsibilities of the federal government is to secure the borders. Property can be taken with due process of law and just compensation.

Donald [Trump] has had a long career of using great wealth and power trying to bully others.

On his [Marco Rubio] Gang of Eight bill, he would have liberalized immigration, but he did not - and he steadfastly opposed any new border security requirements for refugees or students.