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" I think it's essential that we do more than talk about austerity measures and cutting. "

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" John McCain and Lindsay Graham have a habit of communicating with great passion and regularity. I have great respect for both individuals, but their style is not everyone's style. "

" Washington's foot-dragging, obstructionism, and overreach must end. "

" As a parent, I know I speak for millions when I say that every child deserves to grow up in a stable, loving home. "

" We may not realize it, but a crucial step in building a healthy economy is helping people move from welfare to work. "

" Social-impact partnerships address our moral responsibilities to ensure that social programs actually improve recipients' lives, and to do so in a fiscally prudent manner. "

" Safety-net programs must make efficient use of taxpayer resources and harness the capabilities of recipients by helping them move back into the workforce. "

" The American people deserve an honest assessment of the state of our foreign affairs. "

" We live in a representative democracy, characterized by free and fair elections and peaceful transfers of power. After most elections, roughly half of Americans are thrilled with the results; the other half are profoundly disappointed. "

" Clearly, there are persistent differences in our country. "

" I'm a libertarian-conservative. I believe the state should focus on defending lives, rights, and property instead of depriving its citizens of their God-given liberties. "

" One of the things I learned at the Naval Academy and the Marine Corps is we have to make tough decisions. "

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" It sounds outright bland, but people here in Indiana want conscientious public servants who have deep convictions but are prepared to work across the aisle when possible. "

" I think I've demonstrated... that I'm a good fundraiser. "

" We need to simplify the tax code to reward Americans for working hard, investing, saving - and allow families to keep more of their own money. "

" Elections should highlight principled disagreements, but they must not obscure our capacity to cooperate for the common good. "

" There is a responsibility as president to choose your words carefully, especially on foreign policy, and to speak as clearly as possible. "

" I think Evan Bayh directly should answer to the many Hoosiers I've spoken with who have questions about his ethical practices, or lack thereof, when he served in the United States Senate. "

" The Senate, as opposed to the House, has been less successful in advancing some of the legislation that I think are important to Hoosiers. "

" Most Hoosiers underestimate their ability to effect change. "

" Promoting and protecting human rights internationally is not just a matter of principle or morality - doing so also serves our national security interests. "

" Freedom requires us to view people as wanting the opportunity to earn their success. "

" The vast majority of my job is, and should be done, in the state of Indiana. "

" People are so frustrated by electing people to represent them in Washington, D.C., and having them immediately forget about the Hoosiers they represent. "

" Indiana's ninth congressional district isn't historically known as a fount of congressional contributions. That said, if you look at my fundraising history, we've succeeded. "

" My wife Jenny and I have four young children of our own. "

" I will never, ever balance a budget on the backs of our seniors. "

" Hoosiers are practical people, and Hoosier Republicans in particular have a history of unifying. "

" Establishment, career politicians are about saying one thing and doing another. "

" We should not just talk about conservative principles, but we should actually advance them. "