If the federal government had been around when the Creator was putting His hand to this state, Indiana wouldn't be here. It'd still be waiting for an environmental impact statement.

Today, if you invent a better mousetrap, the government comes along with a better mouse.

I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it.

It's time to fundamentally change the way that we do business in Washington. To help build a new foundation for the 21st century, we need to reform our government so that it is more efficient, more transparent, and more creative. That will demand new thinking and a new sense of responsibility for every dollar that is spent.

My brother Bob doesn't want to be in government - he promised Dad he'd go straight.