"The liberals think government exists to fix what's wrong with America. They find fault with our Constitution, our economic model and our core values. We disagree with the premise of their argument. We believe there's nothing wrong with America that an extra dose of freedom won't cure."

"Our goal is to displace the entrenched powers in Washington, restore the rightful balance between the state and federal government."

"The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption."

"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 highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable."

"When it comes to energy, cost isn't everything - but it's a lot. Everybody wants cheap power."

"In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule."

"In the grip of a neurological disorder, I am fast losing control of words even as my relationship with the world has been reduced to them."