“America needs education reform on all levels to expand quality schools, build on past successes, and lower college debt.”

“How we fund transportation in this country is broken. You all pay a gasoline tax, right? Well, cars go farther, we get electric cars, and so on. And then we do more with the money than just build roads. We do bike lanes and mass transit.”

“Outside of the family, education is the greatest determinant of social mobility.”

“It's not easy for the average family to ensure that their child receives a quality education. And the federal government is not making it any easier.”

“America needs education reform on all levels to expand quality schools, build on past successes, and lower college debt.”

“The simple truth is that the implementation of Obamacare has hurt Americans and their health care more than it has helped.”

“If elected Speaker, I promise you that we will have the courage to lead the fight for our conservative principles and make our case to the American people. But we will also have the wisdom to listen to our constituents and each other so that we always move forward together.”

“We know Africa does not have the same medical treatments as we do.”

“My belief is you have one chance to make a first impression.”

“I believe in being a happy conservative: that you're happy because your policies will give people greater freedom, greater independence. But you have to explain why your policy makes life better.”

“Peace comes through strength, not through retreat.”