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I have long said there are three distinct groups under the GOP's tent: theological warriors, who want to impose their social views on the rest of society; Tea Party zealots, who say with a straight face that they want the government to get out of their Medicare; and remnants of the pro-business moderates.

The Republican Party is the Grand Old Party. It's made enormous contributions to the success of our country. And it is a party that has embraced its leadership role when it has had the majority or the White House.

Republicans, say Democrats, are too simplistic about what ails America, and their solutions are straight out of 'J.A.G.'

The only way to improve the GOP brand and make good public policy is to fix the process. This requires transforming the way Congress does business.

As Republicans, our challenge is to become a pro-market party and not be a pro-business party.

Republicans should simply focus on first principles and give the American people what they want - an honest party dedicated to common sense, fiscal responsibility and limited government. If we govern to save the country, we'll do well as a party.

I always think that the party that offers the most hope and ideas for the future is the party that wins.

We have always been a great national party, with views on all the main issues. We recognise that what matters to people most are those things that affect their daily lives: schools, hospitals, transport and law and order and we have plenty to say about them.

The GOP needs to figure out a way to become more appealing to new constituencies.

I don't care what the political establishment says, Republican, Democrat - I'm a problem solver.