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You can't have modern states based on ideas which have been out of date for a thousand years.

I built my entire life on the idea of independence.

When community action was put into federal law in the early sixties as part of the effort to combat poverty and social injustice, I supported it intellectually.

I rise in support of the separation of powers as established by our Founding Fathers in the Constitution. The Constitution clearly delegates the power to deal with criminal matters, like the use of drugs, to the States.

Separation of Church and state was a radical idea when the U.S. was first founded, but it's become The Way Things Are.

I'm a strong supporter of states' rights to do what they need.

I acted on my core beliefs on social issues as governor.

I really enjoyed my time in state government. I thought we made a difference. I liked being a part of that effort. I had a different experience in Washington.

Both during the elections and as Prime Minister, I have repeatedly and publicly said that I support the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel.

I have been a firm believer in the federal structure of our country as enshrined in the Constitution.