George Allen

In some ways, September 11, 2001, seems a long time ago. Yet we have done so much in only a few years, and we will continue to do so in the future, to prevent such attacks on America. ”

We should favor innovation and freedom over regulation. ”

Before I was governor, tuition was skyrocketing, and we stopped that. We capped and then we froze college tuition. ”

The idea of reasoning with terrorists without force or with appeasement is naive, and I think it's dangerous. ”

I rise today to offer a formal and heartfelt apology to all the victims of lynching in our history, and for the failure of the United States Senate to take action when action was most needed. ”

We are so appreciative of the men and women in uniform who are protecting us, whether in Afghanistan or Iraq or on ships around the world. For our security, they are taking the offensive to the terrorists overseas. ”

Election Day 2010 saw the culmination of years of aggravation and resentment toward a federal government that became disconnected and disdainful of the values and priorities of Americans. ”

I did learn that some of the things that are great for locker rooms are inappropriate for political discourse. That's a wisdom I've garnered. ”

It is vital that the United States maintains open lines of communication with our allies. We must assure them of our commitment to eradicating global terrorism wherever it may reside or wherever it's given haven. ”

China owns more of our bonds than do Americans. That's not a good position to be in. ”