A poor choice of words conveyed to some the impression that I embrace the discarded policies of the past. Nothing could be further from the truth, and I apologize to anyone who was offended by my statement.

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Racial discrimination does not always violate public policy.

Racial discrimination does not always violate public policy.

Most Americans in both red and blue states reject and resent the message being sent...

Most Americans in both red and blue states reject and resent the message being sent...

While it may take generations of nurturing, nations founded on and grounded in freedom will...

While it may take generations of nurturing, nations founded on and grounded in freedom will...

We cannot forget the little things we take for granted in America that remain the...

We cannot forget the little things we take for granted in America that remain the...

I want to say this about my state. When Strom Thurmond ran for president, we...

I want to say this about my state. When Strom Thurmond ran for president, we...

Freedom is never easily won, but once established, freedom lasts, spreads and chokes out tyranny.

Freedom is never easily won, but once established, freedom lasts, spreads and chokes out tyranny.

The vision of a nation formed from many different peoples bound together by a common...

The vision of a nation formed from many different peoples bound together by a common...

The highly motivated young people who comprise the backbone of our military force truly are...

The highly motivated young people who comprise the backbone of our military force truly are...

The platform we had in Dallas, the 1984 Republican platform, all the ideas we supported...

The platform we had in Dallas, the 1984 Republican platform, all the ideas we supported...

I'm not a fan of Secretary Rumsfeld. I don't think he listens enough to his...

I'm not a fan of Secretary Rumsfeld. I don't think he listens enough to his...