My intent was not to go after Rush - I have enormous respect for Rush Limbaugh. I was maybe a little bit inarticulate. ... There was no attempt on my part to diminish his voice or his leadership.

Clearly a black man's life is not worth a ham sandwich.

Not in the history of mankind has the government ever created a job.

The right to do something doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.

We need to uptick our image with everyone, including one-armed midgets.

There is no struggle, rift, fight between those who claim the banner of the tea party and those who are in the Republican Party. We work together.

In order to achieve optimal economic growth, Congress must adhere to sane spending guidelines while promoting smart policies devoted to growing businesses and creating jobs.

Congress must also enact pro-growth policies that encourage the economy to expand: like making tax relief permanent and repealing the death tax.

My view on politics is much more grassroots oriented it's not old boy network oriented, so I tend to, you know, come at it a little bit stronger, a little bit more street-wise, if you will. That's rubbed some feathers the wrong way.

Secure our borders first. Let us know and let us make sure the American people know that we're taking care of the important business of dealing with the illegal immigration into this country. You cannot begin to address the concerns of the people who are already here unless and until you have made certain that no more are coming in behind them.