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But the ability to articulate what you are doing, to be clear about it, and to stick to it is, I think, the essence of political leadership.

I don't think there's any one definition, but to do effective political work you have to have vision and practicality, and learn how to persuade people that what you feel needs to be done does need to be done.

At the end the day because I believe so strongly in leadership, what I look for first, what I try to assess, is integrity.

In terms of personalities - I don't care about the personalities, I want leadership that's in favor of my principles: free markets, adherence to the Constitution, and equal treatment for everyone under the law.

There are certain skills that business people have that are - that are, in fact, helpful in - when it comes to being in political leadership.

In Washington, I am a leader on the issues that matter to my community, and I think that's what my constituents want, and also I think that's what voters want. Someone who understands them, who wants to represent them, and who works tirelessly every day on behalf of their interests and their values.

Those who cannot think or take responsibility for themselves need, and clamor for, a leader.

Self-control, openness, the ability to engage with others, to plan and to persist - these are the attributes that get people in the door and on the job, and lead to productive lives.

Confidence... thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live.