"Failure to properly control our borders costs citizens in many ways: schools become overcrowded, medical resources are stretched too thin, other government services are overtaxed, and taxes increase further."

"Today the people from my State of Tennessee would listen to this debate, or even talk about a reference to God on our money or in the Halls of Congress or in our Pledge and say, please, let common sense and logic win the day and prevail versus legal mumbo jumbo."

"Before I begin talking about the threats we face, the vulnerabilities that we have, and frankly the courage of the men and women in uniform that stand in harm's way on behalf of a very grateful Nation, let me first honor the sacrifices of September 11."

"What's important to have is a president that's focused on jobs, the economy, giving our children a better future and keeping our nation strong and safe."

"Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government."

"I made a French film called 'Merry Christmas' which is a very European film. It's a World War I piece."

"A skilful leech is better far, than half a hundred men of war."