“But it wasn't until I graduated from Texas A & M University and joined the United States Air Force, flying C-130's all around the globe, that I truly appreciated the blessings of freedom.”

“It's not odd these days to hear politicians trumpeting their own authenticity, a claim that an earlier day would have considered self-cancelling. But when Michelle Bachman, Rick Perry, and Rick Santorum say "I'm authentic," they're not evoking the shade of Neal Cassady. (102)”

“But it wasn't until I graduated from Texas A & M University and joined the United States Air Force, flying C-130's all around the globe, that I truly appreciated the blessings of freedom.”

“Spreading the wealth punishes success while setting America on course for a greater dependency on government.”

“The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption.”

“America needs jobs, smaller government, less spending and a president with the courage to offer more than yet another speech.”

“We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care.”

“We have the power to make things new again. To project American strength again, to get our economy going again.”

“The God we serve does not seek out the perfect, but instead uses our imperfections and our shortcomings for his greater good. I am humbled by my own limitations. But where I am weak, He is strong.”

“We know there is no such thing as freedom without the risk of failure.”

“My hope is that that person will come forward that can win the presidency that we can all get behind.”