Republican AR Governor:
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- I didn’t want to wait for the government to rescue me. (Sep 2008)
- Competition breeds excellence, including in the GOP race. (Feb 2008)
- Kenneth Copeland is a friend, innocent until proven guilty. (Feb 2008)
- Hunted and ate fried squirrel in college days. (Feb 2008)
- Without moral absolutes, we are lost and confused. (Feb 2008)
- Childhood heroes in AR: Jesus, Elvis, and FDR. (Feb 2008)
- American’s greatness is because we’re rooted in our faith. (Feb 2008)
- Not exiting; I didn’t major in math; I majored in miracles. (Feb 2008)
- Limbaugh is a great voice for conservatism, not infallible. (Jan 2008)
- Presumptuous and arrogant to suggest Reagan would endorse me. (Jan 2008)
- Only candidate who’s faced Clinton political machine before. (Jan 2008)
- Ought to be able to respect people who don’t have any faith. (Jan 2008)
- People should deal with the use of faith in my campaign. (Jan 2008)
- Declined to answer Boston Globe questions on Executive Power. (Dec 2007)
- Treat others as you wish to be treated. (Dec 2007)
- I’m a conservative, but I’m not mean about it. (Nov 2007)
- The social conservative’s candidate for president. (Oct 2007)
- Even if GOP loses elections, we should not lose our honor. (Sep 2007)
- N.H. strategy: stick with convictions & straight answers. (Aug 2007)
- Not thinking about Vice Presidency despite heavy speculation. (Aug 2007)
- Never forget that ordinary citizens are the President’s boss. (Aug 2007)
- Valuing life is the country’s most pressing moral issue. (Jun 2007)
- Character IS the issue; we DO legislate morality. (Jun 2007)
- Our culture of life separates us from Islamic fascists. (May 2007)
- America needs optimistic leadership to revive national soul. (Jan 2007)
- George W. Bush has done a magnificent job. (Jan 2007)
- Vertical lift-up politics rather than horizontal left-right. (Jan 2007)
- Finished Little Rock marathon in 4:38 after 3 years training. (Jan 2007)
- Thermometer leaders just read room; thermostats adjusts room. (Jan 2007)
- Live beyond your lifetime by planting seeds in others. (Oct 2000)
- Positive thinking works, if based on positive principles. (Oct 2000)
- GOP lost 2006 election because they failed to do their job. (Jun 2007)
Faith & Religion
- Judge Romney, & any candidate, by record, not by faith. (Dec 2007)
- Jesus was too smart to ever run for public office. (Nov 2007)
- I believe the Bible is the word of revelation. (Nov 2007)
- Plenty of choices for candidates who don’t believe in God. (Jun 2007)
- One worldview will prevail: God-centered or human-centered. (Jun 2007)
- Pastors & politicians have same skill set in common. (Jun 2007)
- Ten Commandments are basis for appropriate behavior. (Jun 2007)
- A “grace Christian”: dislikes “law Christians” AND liberals. (Jun 2007)
- My faith does affect my decision process; it explains me. (May 2007)
- We are a nation of faith, and we are stewards of God’s world. (Jan 2007)
- Ordained Baptist minister; I make no apology for my faith. (Jan 2007)
- People of faith feel responsible for God’s world. (Jan 2007)
- 10 Commandments: principles to live by, not just pop culture. (Oct 2000)
- The spiritual side of our lives really does matter. (Oct 2000)
- Faith gives us a focus for the future. (Oct 2000)
Personal Background
- Defining mistake: neglecting his health for decades. (Aug 2007)
- Took office amid felony investigation of Gov. Jim Guy Tucker. (Jun 2007)
- Plays bass guitar in rock band “Capitol Offense”. (Jan 2007)
- Published four books; completed Little Rock marathon in 4:38. (Dec 2006)
- Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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