"It is through states that the American people get the job done every day, often in spite of a deeply flawed bureaucratic federal government."

"The foundation for future prosperity is built on the bedrock of good jobs and great schools. We are building a strong foundation one job at a time and one educated Texan at a time."

"In the rush to become all things to all people, the federal government has lost sight of its core responsibilities. As a result we're stuck in this frustrating paradox where Washington actually neglects things it's clearly supposed to be doing, while interfering in other areas where they are neither welcome nor authorized."

"As Americans, we realize that there is no taxpayer money that wasn't first earned through the sweat and toil of one of our citizens."

"Nothing has been purchased more dearly than the little bit of reason and sense of freedom which now constitutes our pride."

"I know but one freedom, and that is the freedom of the mind."

"A quiet mind is capable of understanding that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"I don't think that the feminist movement has done much for the characters of women."