"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed, there are many rewards; if you disgrace yourself, you can always write a book."

"I've never been a great fan of long speeches. I think they're like a good meal: you enjoy the first few bites, but then you start to get full."

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one da…"

"Of course, we're all here because we believe in the free enterprise system. And I'm a big believer in it. I've always said, if you want something done, give it to a good businessman."

"Politics is supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first."