If we have major geographic areas within our continent that have a tremendous lack of economic opportunity, we found that that is going to produce instability economic, political and social.

It's not good for government to tell people that the world owes them a living and that things are free.

I`m a member of Societies of Former World Leaders. And I`ve always been sort of in favor of constructive engagement around the world. And Gary Johnson has influenced me on criminal justice reform. I think I had some influence in discussions with him about the approach to international affairs.

I think transportation and corrections are not the first two areas that I would go looking for massive change.

Managing people's sex lives is something that I don't think is a good role for government.

There are several such issues where I have departed radically from the Republican orthodoxy.

We speak for all citizens of the Commonwealth when we say that society can draw great hope for the future because of the example which these young people are giving by their creative and constructive responses to the challenges which confront our communities and dedication to help those most in need.