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I'm a conservative and I believe if you tax something more you get less of it.

Most people who call themselves conservatives can't explain the American value system.

It is money, money, money! Not ideas, not principles, but money that reigns supreme in American politics.

When people talk about conservative government, that's it in a nutshell. We're using taxpayers' money like we would use our own. We're holding in the reins during good times so we're prepared during bad times.

What used to be considered conservative values... are increasingly becoming more mainstream values.

Here is my principle: Taxes shall be levied according to ability to pay. That is the only American principle.

There's every financial incentive in the world to stay in the conservative movement forever.

I've advocated a proportional tax system. You make $10 billion, you pay a billion. You make $10, you pay one. And everybody gets treated the same way.

The true principle of taxation is the benefit principle - those who benefit from a government service should pay for it. It's also known as the 'user pay' principle. Every effort should be made to link the payment of taxes or fees to the cost associated with the government service.

When liberals advocate a value-added tax, conservatives should respond: Taxing consumption has merits, so we will consider it - after the 16th Amendment is repealed.