The vision of a nation formed from many different peoples bound together by a common love of freedom was staked out long before our lifetimes or even our parents' or grandparents' lifetimes.

When you're in this type of conflict, when you're at war, civil liberties are treated differently.

I don't agree with the libertarians. I want my security first. I'll deal with all the details after that.

A poor choice of words conveyed to some the impression that I embrace the discarded policies of the past. Nothing could be further from the truth, and I apologize to anyone who was offended by my statement.

It is America, I don't want the government trying to control more of my life. I want less government control, and I think there are too many government regulations, laws and taxes on the books.

Talk radio is running America. We have to deal with that problem.

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