We have testimony saying, and I think common sense also dictates, that in a failed state like Syria, you don't have any government information, police reports to rely on to vet somebody. So there's no way to do a background check from somebody coming out of Syria. There's no way we can find out whether they're safe or not.

I'm doing a good job in Washington.

I am running on the fact that I am doing a good job listening to people.

I'm a Texan - my idea of gun control is hitting what you aim at and nothing else.

Politics should be done by earning love and affection and by winning the hearts.

I run a taxpayer group - the most powerful guy in D.C., nonsense. OK? There are buildings with thousands of people in them, all lobbying for more spending and higher levels of spending and more government commitments. And there are a handful - a handful of groups that fight for less spending.

It was a pleasure to meet President Obama and Michelle. I'm not a political person, but I admire what he has done.

For me, as the Government of India, the interest of the poorest of the poorest is paramount.