I would never abdicate, nor would I expect any other governor to abdicate, the responsibility to protect the people of my state.

In West Virginia, the most vulnerable people we have are people who get up every morning and go to work.

A child's geographic location, race or parent's income level should not predetermine their life's course and it's up to us to see that they don't.

Every child should have a caring adult in their lives. And that's not always a biological parent or family member. It may be a friend or neighbor. Often times it is a teacher.

Every child should have a safe place in their life.

I don't know anybody that doesn't own a gun.

The time has come to make the difficult decision. Charity begins at home. We can no longer afford to rebuild Afghanistan and America. We must choose. And I choose America.

I am very proud of the critical role West Virginians play in providing energy to our nation.

Come to West Virginia and we'll show you how to live... how to treat people. We're open for business. West Virginia is truly on the move.

Why would anybody not own a gun?

I think it's time to rebuild America.

How much violence, Marshal, do you think a man can carry before it breaks him?

When I am encouraged, I never see obstacles in my way, only exciting challenges.

Age is such a natural progression you shouldn't fight it.

We're failing our children with education, we're failing our environment.

Things don't have to be sane when they're normal.

That is the mystery of grace: it never comes too late.

It is clear to me that the financial sector, including CNBC, loves central banks

Average, middle-class people, the people of Macomb County, couldn't afford health care. Now they can [with Obamacare].

Success leaves clues. Go figure out what someone who was successful did, and model it. Improve it, but learn their steps. They have knowledge.

She was sad with an obscure sadness of which she had not the secret herself. There was in her whole person the stupor of a life ended but never commenced.