"Studies show that children best flourish when one mom and one dad are there to raise them."

"House and Senate Republicans are now united in adopting earmark bans. We hope President Obama will follow through on his support for an earmark ban by pressing Democratic leaders to join House and Senate Republicans in taking this critical step to restore public trust."

"And we can celebrate when we have a government that has earned back the trust of the people it serves... when we have a government that honors our Constitution and stands up for the values that have made America, America: economic freedom, individual liberty, and personal responsibility."

"I started out mopping floors, waiting tables, and tending bar at my dad's tavern. I put myself through school working odd jobs and night shifts. I poured my heart and soul into a small business. And when I saw how out-of-touch Washington had become with the core values of this great nation, I put my name forward and ran for office."

"To conquer fear is to realize that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"To conquer fear is to realize that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"It is a enduring truth that the canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear."

"Leadership is not a title, it is the realization that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."