If we were to have a presidential election in Europe it would be an event that would spark a huge interest in people from Lisbon to Helsinki, just like national elections. And it would create a completely different political setting in Europe.

If you are prepared to run for public office, you also have to be willing to accept a debate about you.

Germany has always stood for an E.U. of the 27 countries. But in light of Britain's continued resistance to further integration steps, as we saw with the fiscal pact, there are limits to my optimism in this regard. It's quite possible that we will have to create the new institutions for the euro zone first.

My private financial situation is such that I don't need to worry about my investments. I don't have much to invest.

I come from election, I come from the people. I owe gratitude to our people. I do everything for the good of the country and the people.

In order to spur economic growth we need to put the brakes on out of control spending, lower Ohioans tax burden and create a most efficient and effective government.

Government does not create jobs. It only helps create the conditions that make jobs more or less likely.

My purpose is to call on my colleagues, whether they're Republicans or Democrats, to get behind the agenda of trying to reform the government and make it work for the people rather than the other way around.