Nothing could be more destructive of the diversity of thought and opinion necessary for national progress than an excess of control by the central government.

The education of our children is vital to the future of the United States.

We will do everything we can to make certain that March 9 is a great, great victory.

I am proud to say, I have been in public service for 27 years.

I think we have a proven record, a record that seems to appeal to a very substantial number of Republicans in Florida.

The response has been really tremendous--good crowds, excellent enthusiasm.

We have recovered our economic strength without starting a new round of double-digit inflation.

If we can win and win well in Florida, they ought to know they can't win, period.

I think we will do very well, and I think we will win.

THIS IS a great stop in Tampa.

I think organizationally speaking, under Lou Frey and the others, I have never seen so many enthusiastic workers.

We will come back if there is time because we have some big problems in Washington.

I am confident, but I always prepare for the worst because the best will take care of itself.

I have always believed the harder you work, the luckier you get.

I think more than ever--when we came down, I thought we were going to win--I am absolutely certain we are going to win.

I am sick and tired of these people who go around this country downgrading, undercutting, giving the United States the devil.

We had just a superb meeting this morning. There were 1,121 new American citizens.

It has achieved peace.