In the aftermath of September 11th, it is critical to secure our borders.

I think the American people are looking for real leadership. That's what I've done in Louisiana, that's what I'll do in America.

We need an equal opportunity society, one in which government does not see its job as picking winners and losers. Where do you go if you want special favors? Government. Where do you go if you want a tax break? Government. Where do you go if you want a handout? Government. This must stop.

Higher taxes still does not create prosperity for all. And, more government still does not grow jobs.

Most books on management are written by management consultants, and they study successful companies after they've succeeded, so they only hear winning stories.

High bankruptcy rates, increased credit card debt, and identity theft make it imperative that all of us take an active role in providing financial and economic education during all stages of one's life.

If a lawyer, if a teacher, if a bus driver, if they're on $40,000 and they get offered a lot more to go somewhere else, what do you think they're going to do?

I am all for trying to teach household finance in schools, starting as early as possible. And when it comes to high school, I think learning about compound interest is at least as important as trigonometry or memorizing the names of all 50 state capitals.