The American people are tired of the out-of-control spending, and they want Washington to get their act in order and stop spending money we don't have.

The American people are tired of liars and people who pretend to be something they're not.

We have the American people properly concerned about the future of our country and the world.

The American people want to have trust in their leaders.

It's a very tough thing to run for office, but it's also the way the American people get to know you.

For me, I think being a conservative means you are focused on all four key principles: strong defense, lower taxes, less spending, and defending traditional American values.