"The Republican Party is the Grand Old Party. It's made enormous contributions to the success of our country. And it is a party that has embraced its leadership role when it has had the majority or the White House."

"Twenty years ago, I wrote a book called 'It Takes a Village.' And a lot of people looked at the title and asked, 'What the heck do you mean by that?' This is what I mean. None of us can raise a family, build a business, heal a community or lift a country totally alone."

"Never regret anything that makes you smile."

"I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."

"I may not always be offered work, but I'll always have my family."

"Only the absolutely determined people succeed."