I think coercive taxation is theft, and government has a moral duty to keep it to a minimum.

Liberals often don't see the problems, and conservatives don't see the promise, of government.

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.

The courts are truly the least dangerous of the three branches of our government.

In the nineteenth century, slavery was the greatest wrong, and government never stood so tall as when it was redressing that wrong.

We thought for the longest time we might have a chance to run the table because we're such nice guys and centrist party, etcetera, but not getting into the debates really sort of foreclosed that option.

Micro managing anything is not a great role for government.