"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."

"Only the absolutely determined people succeed."

"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."

"Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time."