In a region with a growing population, if you're doing nothing, you're losing ground.

Some environmentalists have had the feeling that Indians are not good stewards. I've always been critical of that.

A limit on the automobile population of the United States would be the best of news for our cities. The end of automania would save open spaces, encourage wiser land use, and contribute greatly to ending suburban sprawl.

Nuclear energy people perceive the greenhouse effect as a fresh wind blowing at their back.

You need the commitment of people that aren't worried about that next election, who are going to do the right thing and worry about the next generation. It's called political courage. And I can tell you, with me, you don't have to ask whether I have political courage.

Somehow liberals have been unable to acquire from life what conservatives seem to be endowed with at birth: namely, a healthy skepticism of the powers of government agencies to do good.

I still paint. I love the joy that color can give to our lives and to our communities. I try to bring something of the artist in me to my politics.

The federal government spends nearly half a trillion dollars on contracted goods and services; therefore, we must ensure that the money is being spent efficiently, and small businesses have proven that they can do quality work cheaper and often faster.