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I'm not scared of diversity. We have to have debates and win the argument, and if there are amendments that need to be brought up so we find out where the party is, so be it.

If diversity is O.K. for God, it ought to be O.K. for Republicans.

We're not a homogeneous party, anymore than the Republicans are. But we are a party that I think has a plan to take us forward.

While we celebrate our diversity, what surprises me time and time again as I travel around the constituency is that we are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us.

Our party is a diverse one, as is my home state of Illinois.

The fact is that the diversity in this political class serves the same interest as diversity in any arena, which is it stirs the competitive pot.

Diversity does not preclude political stability.

Anyone who knows me knows I'm a strong advocate for diversity across all dimensions.

Diversity doesn't mean black and white only.

The next time some academics tell you how important diversity is, ask how many Republicans there are in their sociology department.