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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Master the difference between somebody wanting to get into your business vs. somebody wanting to be of support to you, everyone is not out to destroy you

Compassion is the radicalism of our time.

Listen to your instincts

I was sick of the body count that existed around my family. It seemed statistically that eventually the body count would include my family.

Scattergories is second base for Christians.

Thoughts arising from practical experience may be a bridle or a spur.

Marriage is the dark side of the honeymoon

Why are people so interested in other people's relationships? It's like stealing.

I wish I could do an entire spa day.

What is revolution except a systematic way for one species to eat another alive?