I also know that every person faces adversity in life. Abraham Lincoln held this seat in Congress in one term. But few faced as many defeats in his personal, business and public life as he did.

It's great to be in a room full of young people...The average age of the Senate, I think, is death.

I know that God has a plan for my life.

Taylor Swift said haters are going to hate.

I take four planes a week, honestly. You know, I am for intelligence screening.

Each year I host a leadership summit in my district, and my biggest advice to young people is get experience. Get your foot in the door.

Your belief system tends to be a function of how you were raised. Being raised in the Midwest and in a relatively conservative household, my views were shaped by my upbringing, by my Christian faith.

Beautiful breezes in ugly parts of town give hope to those who want to be free.

The door refuses and resists any key which does not belong to that door!

Students should not only be trained to live in a democracy when they grow up; they should have the chance to live in one today.

Who is richer? The man who is seen, but cannot see? Or the man who is not being seen, but can see?

There is no balance, all or nothing.

Don't bunt. Aim out of the ball park. Aim for the company of immortals.

Once a decision was made, I didn't worry about it afterward.

Lavish giving and open homes are close to the center of life in Christ.

There must come a time when the bullets will run out

Worship strengthens you. It gives you a sense of God's presence and ultimately His protection and provision.