Free market capitalism has done more for the soul of the human race than any other system. And it's created the highest standard of living.

The fact is that one of the earliest lessons I learned in business was that balance sheets and income statements are fiction, cash flow is reality.

And I would argue the second greatest force in the universe is ownership.

The PATRIOT Act brought down the wall separating intelligence agencies from law enforcement and other entities charged with protecting the Nation from terrorism.

Congress has changed the Social Security system over time, and over 20 times in the past Congress has raised taxes on Social Security in payroll taxes into the system.

For far too long, America has been without a comprehensive energy plan, and today consumers are paying the price - literally - at the pump and in their heating bills.

By offering individuals ownership and control of their health care coverage, we return control to the patients; and that is exactly where it should be.

Iraq can emerge as a beacon of hope and democracy in the Middle East, and the world, with our help.

I am convinced that China needs to be a strong trading partner with the United States long term.

We must remain steadfast in our commitment to our troops, and to those fighting for a free and democratic Iraq because freedom makes our country and the world a safer place.

We have so many people retiring that we do not have enough people paying into the system to be able to provide the benefits for those collecting those benefits.

A few years ago, honesty was the hallmark of a man of good character. But it’s been set aside for an “It’s all right if you don’t get caught” philosophy.

He's an honest man - you could shoot craps with him over the telephone.

The man who cannot believe in himself cannot believe in anything else.

Allow me to explain how my whole life has prepared me for this moment. I am used to girls screaming, and your screams – will be sweeter than another’s cries of love.

Some guys play not to get hurt, and they're never really as good as they can be. That's not the way I play.

Uh uh uh, turning the car into oncoming traffic... is counterproductive!

With people too, you constantly think, "If I'm nice to people and treat them well, they'll appreciate it and behave better." They won't, but it's still not a bad way to live.

Reality is far more complex and messy than many of the grander themes and explanations would have us believe.

I don't know if that comes in a number, I don't know if that comes in a plaque, I don't know what it is. If I can keep me and the crew around me happy, stable, and out of jail, then we good.

One of the essential elements of government responsibility is to communicate effectively to the American people, especially in time of a potential terrorist attack or a natural disaster.