The problem we have is not Democrats versus Republicans. It is a Washington cartel. I've said many times the biggest divide we have politically is not between Republicans and Democrats. It's between career politicians in both parties and the American people.

I have been proud to fight and stand for religious liberty, to stand against Planned Parenthood, to defend life for my entire career.

The message that I am conveying to President Trump, to the Cabinet, to leaders in both Houses is real simple. Let's do what we promised. Let's deliver on the promises and if we do that, we'll win at the ballot box and if we don't, the people will hold us accountable for that too.

One of the most troubling aspects of the Rubio-Schumer Gang of Eight Bill was that it gave President [Barack] Obama blanket authority to admit refugees, including Syrian refugees without mandating any background checks whatsoever. Now we've seen what happened in San Bernardino. When you are letting people in, when the FBI can't vet them, it puts American citizens at risk.

When you're the son of an immigrant who came here seeking freedom, it makes you appreciate.

The great thing about America is you can live according to your faith. If you're faith says don't use birth control then you don't use it.

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