My job as majority leader is be supportive of our troops, try to have input as decisions are made and to look at those decisions after they're made ... not to march in lock step with everything the president decides to do.

Money is becoming one of the most corrosive elements of politics.

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.

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.

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

We can support our troops without supporting our president.

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.