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If this Constitution doesn't specifically enumerate powers to this government, then this government should stop doing those things.

If we cannot make the tough choices in this crisis, when can we?

Cut spending now. Cut discretionary spending, cut entitlements, but balance the budget in a way that does not mortgage the future of my boys and my future grandchildren.

I think presentment and Miranda warnings need to be looked at anew in light of the domestic--in light of homegrown terrorism.

Well, do you think Congress should be involved in helping create a solution to this problem?

I thought you might agree with me there. And you have looked at this budget from a perspective that the Nation is deeply in debt?

Is it fair to say that we need to get our laws in shape to deal with a new threat?

Is it fair to say that homegrown terrorism is on the rise?

Common sense dictates that we cut up the credit cards and live within our means, just like every American household has to do.

You are literally taking a sword and turning it into a plowshare.

I do not think so. I think she could have accommodated her religious beliefs without leaving the school district in the lurch.

I wish the Obama administration would be more forceful in their approach to fighting homegrown terrorism because I think that is a weakness.

Quite frankly, Mr. Perez, I think, as former Attorney General Mukasey said, that this is a stretch of the concept.

I will stand with you to practice your faith and be an integral part of this country.

I think that is going too far, quite frankly.

Part of freedom of religion and speech means that we can disagree.

What does it mean to practice religion in America? Well, it means that I have to stand up for your right to pursue your religion because if I do not stand up for your right, you will not stand up for mine.