"Conservatism has had from its inception vigorously positive, intellectually rigorous agenda and thinking. That agenda should have in my three pillars: strengthen the economy, strengthen our security, and strengthen our families."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"Like me, the great majority of Americans wish both to preserve the traditional definition of marriage and to oppose bias and intolerance directed towards gays and lesbians."

"And that's how it is in America. We look to our communities, our faiths, our families for our joy, our support, in good times and bad. It is both how we live our lives and why we live our lives."

"It is a profound truth that fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I watched Titanic when I got back home from the hospital, and cried. I knew that my IQ had been damaged."

"Fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"It is your concern when the wall next door is on fire."