"The tax and spend policies  of Democrats and the borrow and spend policies of Republicans have no real difference. Both betray reason and the future of our children and grandchildren.”

"I am interested in the best interests of the country – not the most vocal."

"I am not willing to manipulate voters to get elected. I know that how I run will define how I serve – toward that end I will work hard, operate from principles, speak candidly, and focus on what's right."

"I do not expect to be popular in Congress with either party. Instead I intend to illuminate, resist, and eliminate the absurdities – an undertaking more about responsibility than favor.

– Quotes of Note –

"I will consider myself a success if my Congressional office is in the basement next to the boiler room. I do not intend to participate in the perks of higher office that find Congress living better than the people they serve."

"Congressman Shuler is a nice guy – he is not a conservative. No real conservative would vote Nancy Pelosi as the speaker of the most important elected body in the world. No real conservative would side with an ultra-liberal and self-indulgent Congress on 80% of their votes."

"I will support pulling our troops out of Iraq – right after we pull our troops out of Germany, Korea, South America and half the rest of the worlds countries."