Those of us who are pro-life should demand more from Congress. While we waste time on stuff like this, genuine legislation to protect life is ignored.

The IRS takes your money. Congress uses our money to arm our enemies. The IRS takes more of your money. Congress uses that money to fight the enemies Congress just armed.

I follow a set of principles; I follow the Constitution. And that's what I base my votes on. Limited government, economic freedom, and individual liberty.

As a legislator, I saw how effective I could be by being transparent, posting and explaining all of my votes.

In the state of Michigan, where I served in the state Legislature, there was a lot of shuffling of money between one year and the other to balance the budget.

Legislation that names a specific private organization to defund (rather than all organizations that engage in a particular activity) is improper and arguably unconstitutional.

I haven't been in politics too long so that's a good thing.

Everyone knows about the substantive issues of concern, like federal health care, but very little is said about the process, the lack of accountability.

To Brian Ellis, you owe my family and this community and apology for a disgusting and despicable smear campaign.

If you're going to vote yes and change the law. You have to know what's in it. You can't depend on other people.

I think something substantial will pass out of the House at some point during this term.

If your work is stressful, it's not your work.

Protesters are still on the fringes like satellites, revolving around the system. But prophets and poets lead us into a new world, beyond simply yelling at the old one.

Taking action is the best source of inspiration.

A meaningful apology is one that communicates three R's: regret, responsibility, and remedy.

I've got one of the best health care teams out there as far as diabetes management.

There is nothing more wonderful than freedom of speech.

We are always open to instruction, willing to be wiser every day than we were before, and to change whatever we can change for the better.

Sometimes suffering is just suffering,” she told Gus. “It doesn't make you stronger. It doesn't build character. It only hurts.

There is no such thing as an empty word, only one that is worn out yet remains full.

I don't know what I expected, but my first morning in the Oval Office had a surprising ring of familiarity to it. It reminded me a lot of my job as governor.