It is time to change our policy of appeasement toward the Palestinians, to strengthen our ties with the nation of Israel.

Our shared conservative values, our belief in the individual is the great hope of our nation.

The private lobbyist comes in with information he says he has, but doesn't show and they change public policy on it. It's horrible for the open public process. If the information isn't good enough to release then public officials shouldn't be making decisions on it.

Texas has long been known as the nation's largest energy producer, but we are equally proud of our distinction as the nation's leading energy innovator.

I stand before you today as a disciplined conservative Texan, a committed Republican and a proud American, united with you to restoring our nation and revive the American dream.

Appeasement was never a very clever policy, and it should not be our option today.