Most people who get in trouble in politics usually get in trouble because they're disconnected from the people they serve, and I don't think anybody in Tennessee, even people who won't vote for me, would accuse me of that.

I love Washington, D.C.; I love this country, but I think over the last hundred years we've built up would I call an arrogant empire: people who think the rest of us are too stupid to make our own decisions.

If Mr. Bush and Mr. Forbes don't get most of the votes, they should be arrested for wasting money.

I think people are looking for a president who has views and who sticks to those views. So, I think Governor Romney, Governor Perry, Governor Huntsman are all terrific candidates. I think we got a chance to elect a real, executive leader.

When I was governor, I was looking for a way to unify our state. I realized music is about the only thing that unifies Tennessee.

Most people don't want to get married. Being married, that's a responsibility.