I believe that the best government is the one closest to the people.

Farmers are the first and foremost environmentalists.

That's not much to ask.

Our people respect the American farmer.

But I prefer to go on from my farm to the White House and stop embargoes once and for all!

Nobody who's spent as much time on a farm as I have wants the government to manage our farms.

I say it's time to take down the wall.

I think the President's voice would have a beneficial impact.

I see abortions as evidence of a failure to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

The distribution of health care is grossly unfair, inequitable and the emphasis on prevention of diseases is much less than it was 40 or 45 years ago.

Congress as a body suffers in public opinion polls because there is no clear voice to defend congressional action.

I think it's mandatory that the government leaders prepare to meet the desire on the part of the students to get a more practical education during their formative years.

I would probably continue the annual prayer breakfast which has become historically accepted.

I want them to know that we represent the same people.

I see no reason why government should not be honest when the American people are honest.

I believe we need to address the needs of veterans, especially of Vietnam veterans, with sympathetic and active leadership.

I believe that Presidents Nixon and Ford both have perhaps deliberately severed the normal relationships with Congress.

I have to admit that my own opinion is that the shift has not been ill-advised.