George P. Bush

“It's said that once you win an election, that you win political capital, and that's kind of my intent, is to spend political capital on the Gulf Coast, among other areas.”

“The Endangered Species Act was designed to preserve biodiversity, not enrich trial lawyers and political activists.”

“State ownership of flood control efforts will not completely eliminate the problem but can substantially reduce it.”

“In 2008, Barack Obama did a phenomenal job of reaching out to minority groups, to younger people, and a lot of newer voters, Hispanics being one component of that definition of newer voters.”

“Politics is in my blood.”

“In my own professional career, I've tried to establish my own identity and my own track record so that if I were to entertain a run for office, there would be my own track record for voters to look at.”

“It's kind of an unwritten law, I think, being - carrying the name - George Bush. At times I ask myself, 'Am I going to be able to live life the way I want to?' I'm cautious about doing certain things.”

“I've reached out to independents and minorities that have traditionally voted Democrat but that are conservative on a lot of questions. We talk to young people, folks that typically aren't voting on a consistent basis. I'm proud of that.”

“President Obama and Hillary Clinton want government to run your health care. My dad believes that you and your doctor should decide your health care.”

“I would love to be a public servant to this great state, and I would like to leave everything on the field. Give 110 percent to the state, and we'll see where it takes me.”

“I've worked on a variety of campaigns and fought for a variety of conservative causes for a long time. But it wasn't until I came back from my military service that I realized I needed to devote myself to others.”

“I am drawn to public service.”

“Americans in general, I think, don't understand the weight and gravity of foreign policy and how to engage the world at large.”

“Republicans have to be mindful about reaching out more to Hispanics, not only because they're the fastest growing minority, but also because we share their conservative values on marriage and life.”

“The Texas Republican Party is in many respects like the national party. We have different components that all add value in different ways, whether it's the Tea Party on fiscal questions, whether it's the so-called establishment that's focused on economic development questions, moving states like Texas forward.”

“You can be in a nonprofit organization. You can serve your fellow man in a variety of other ways. You don't necessarily have to win political office.”