It was all about transfer of wealth from the majority of Texans to the wealthy. It almost happened, but Democrats and some Republicans stood up.

That's how [Democrats] would like this election defined. It is hard for me to believe that a congressional majority would be so flat-footed as to allow that to happen.

There have been bombings by extremists, ... They are not representatives of Islam, they're not representative of the vast majority of people who love this country, but nonetheless, they exist. The response to that is what I am interested in.

I would say the vast majority, probably 70 percent (want a) companion; 10 percent guard dog; 10 percent working dog; 10 percent other.

We stand with other Texans in defending Texas as a good place to live.

We have to make the right decisions for everyone, not just a few.