George H.W. Bush: “We expect to continue to be the world's leading economy.”

American officials must heed the lessons of the short-lived coup in 2002, when Bush Administration support for Chavez's ouster undermined America's standing in the region and damaged our credibility as a defender of democracy.

Michael Dukakis has opposed virtually every defense system we've developed.

We're a blessed nation because we can grow our own food. A nation that can feed its people is a nation more secure.

I understand Americans are angry and frustrated. But we do not need someone in the oval office who mirrors and inflames our anger and frustration.