The two things he most valued, which is to say liberty and equality, were not natural allies.

When one may pay out over two million dollars to presidential and Congressional campaigns, the U.S. government is virtually up for sale.

One thing is clear: The Founding Fathers never intended a nation where citizens would pay nearly half of everything they earn to the government.

Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.

I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.

The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.