"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."

"The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead."

"Rise to the occassion which is life!"

"Angry people are not always wise."

"I can always live by my pen."