"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."

"In every country today, there is politics. It may be authoritarian politics, but there is politics."

"Don't just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table."

"As we look forward to the New Year, let's resolve to recommit ourselves to the values we share."

"Climate change constitutes a serious threat to global security."

"Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential."