So the America I came to know growing up was filled with all the excitement and possibilities found in living the American dream.

The government is not your salvation. The government is not your road to prosperity. Hard work, education will take you far beyond what any government program can ever promise.

The America I know is great - not because government made it great but because ordinary citizens like me, like my father and like you are given the opportunity every day to do extraordinary things.

Hard work and education will take you farther than any government program can ever promise.

Growing up, I had a front row seat to seeing two people work really hard. My dad scrubbed toilets at a private Catholic school for a while and that was to help me get through school.

I understand people, and I think that my life and my history and what I represent can relate to a lot of the women, the independents, the moderate voters.

Difficult things aren't easy, but they're worth it.

Mr. President I am here to tell you we are not buying what you are selling in 2012.

My parents immigrated to the United States with $10 in their pocket and a belief that the America they had heard about really did exist as the land of opportunity.

According to liberals, I'm not supposed to exist. I know that I am going to be a target for the Left. I have something to say to them: 'Game On.'

The Democrats have come right out and said it: the power of the central government shall have no limits at all.

It may be life is only worthwhile at moments. Perhaps that is all we ought to expect.

My drummer is my favorite drummer in the world, and he also happens to be the funniest person you'll meet.

Clutter is not just physical stuff. It's old ideas, toxic relationships and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self.

Forgiveness is both a decision and a process.

Bluebell, you couldn’t take me if I was blindfolded and had both hands tied behind my back.” “Bluebell?” Illium narrowed his eyes. “That’s it, Barbarian.

All that some actresses want is for people to take them seriously instead of caring about how they look.

Hatred and bitterness and anger only consume the vessel that contains them. It doesn't hurt another soul.

I love going to weddings. And I love it when my friends get married. I'm not against marriage but it's just not for me. I'm a vegetarian, but I don't have a problem if you want a hamburger.

One thing is clear - demons know they must submit to the superior authority in the name of Jesus Christ!

Thank God for books as an alternative to conversation.