Freedom is never easily won, but once established, freedom lasts, spreads and chokes out tyranny.

I want to say this about my state. When Strom Thurmond ran for president, we voted for him. We're proud of it. And if the rest of the country had followed our lead, we wouldn't have had all these problems over all these years either.

I want the President to look across the country and find the best man woman or minority that he can find

Why do they kill people of other religions because of religion? Why do they hate the Israelis and despise their right to exist? Why do they hate each other? Why do Sunnis kill Shiites? How do they tell the difference? They all look the same to me.

I think the important thing is for the president to show action. The people in America want to know that we're listening to them and their concerns.

I'm not a fan of Secretary Rumsfeld. I don't think he listens enough to his uniformed officers.

Government does best when it helps people help themselves. Human dignity is found not in a handout but in being able to do for one's self.