Tactics and strategies ought to be based on what the real world is, and we do not have the political power to do this. We're not about to shut the government down over the fact that we cannot, only controlling one house of Congress, tell the president that we're not going to fund any portion of [Obamacare]. Because we can't do that.

I can't see the country electing another Bush, i love Jeb Bush - I think he's a nice guy. I just can't see it.

I believe keeping our promises should be our highest priority and that means saving Social Security and Medicare while preserving the American dream for our children and grandchildren.

There will be no insurance industry left in three years.

Republicans should simply focus on first principles and give the American people what they want - an honest party dedicated to common sense, fiscal responsibility and limited government. If we govern to save the country, we'll do well as a party.

One poll showed that Americans have a higher opinion of witches, the IRS and hemorrhoids than Congress

We can achieve much greater representation through term-limited members.