We are truly one nation, under God, indivisible and that we must remain so in the face of any threat to ensure our country remains strong, united and free.

We are looking for ways to decrease the dropout rate. I am pretty sure, if we eliminate career and technical education, we are going to increase the dropout rate.

If we abandon marriage, we abandon the family.

I used to be a retailer, and I find it discouraging when somebody comes in and they pick something up and they say, 'Now if you'll sell it to me without the sales tax, I'll buy it.

If you're not at the table, you're on the menu

Every government program needs to be more efficient. Instead of pointing out how other programs can tighten their belts, every program administrator must look inward to save money.

I think we have got to get the Republicans and the Democrats to get back to what I call the fiscal conservative, the issues that drive the tea parties.

The base of our party is commonsense conservatives.If the Republican Party gets back to that base, I think our party's going to be stronger and there's not going to be a need for a third party.

One of my favorite things - and I am sure everybody else's in this Chamber - is to give away money. You really don't get much opposition when you give away money.

Businesses large and small shouldn't have to check the expiration date of a tax provision to see if it's still good.

The American people need to know that money is being used effectively because frankly, the nation can't afford careless spending, no matter how well-intentioned.

People cannot accept their own evil if they do not at the same time feel loved, respected and trusted.

No one can be a better you than you. Therefore, striving continuously to become a better you is the only path to your greatness.

Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be andhe will become as he can and should be.

To remain sane in a mad world is the true victory.

If you don't provide a product that is satisfying people, no matter what your ideology, they tell you to take a hike.

They've spent alot of money on me. I'm ashamed.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

I think everyone has the ability to be loved.

Conceal thy domestic ills.