The right to keep and bear arms is granted by God and protecting from government aggression by the Constitution.

U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, on his opposition to the UN Arms Trade Treaty, quoted by the Houston Chronicle 

I don't think his heart's really in it. Let someone else run the wagon awhile.

Sharon Griffith, a Republican volunteer in Waco, talking about the governor in the Los Angeles Times

I was just like, well, okay, it’s my turn. I’m ready to come out now.

Megan Winfrey, after her father was released from prison because the dog-scent evidence used to convict the two was ruled insufficient. She was in prison for another two and a half years.

There's a lot of money out there that's going to be with him whether he explains what he's up to or not.

Dallas insurance exec and political fundraiser Roy Bailey, talking about Rick Perry with The Associated Press

That was a mistake. I hold no position of authority within the Republican Party and it wasn't my place to opine on behalf of the desires of the Republican Party.

Dallas Tea Party leader Ken Emanuelson in an email explaining his recent comment that Republicans don't want blacks to vote because they overwhelmingly support Democrats

I’m not telling anybody they have to do it. I’m just telling them I’m doing it. I’m going to be home or fishing, and I don’t think I need to get paid for that.

Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, on his decision not to accept daily legislative pay while the House is in recess for two weeks