I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women, folks with disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag to this big, bold country that we love. That's what I see. That's the America I know!

Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.

I've never rejected the world I came from. To be rejected by it is horrible.

The Democrats have pretty much given up on the white working class. That would require a commitment to economic issues, and that's not their concern.

When I graduated high school, nearly a half-million people subscribed to 'Popular Electronics' magazine. Soldering up some radio or hi-fi amplifier on the basement workbench was not just a personal passion - a lot of young people were doing the same. The magazine expired in 1999 for lack of interest.