Jerry Falwell

“I don't understand why it's controversial for law-abiding citizens protecting themselves under the Second Amendment.”

“That's something that the world needs to learn today: that you can disagree and still be friends.”

“Wouldn't it be something if Liberty's votes were enough to change which presidential candidate won Virginia and maybe even the presidency itself?”

“I truly cannot imagine men with men, women with women, doing what they were not physically created to do, without abnormal stress and misbehavior.”

“We're never going to have a perfect candidate unless Jesus Christ is on the ballot.”

“We will see a breakdown of the family and family values if we decide to approve same-sex marriage, and if we decide to establish homosexuality as an acceptable alternative lifestyle with all the benefits that go with equating it with the heterosexual lifestyle.”

“Dad was always that way: who's the candidate that's best for this country? We can debate theology later - that was his famous line. I kind of feel like that's in my DNA.”

“President Obama and Hillary Clinton most definitely signaled to Islamic State leaders that they had no intention of seriously challenging them, or even of calling radical Islamic terrorism by its name.”

“Donald Trump is a breath of fresh air in the nation where the political establishment from both parties has betrayed their constituencies time and time again.”

“Liberty University is pro-life and believes that marriage between one man and one woman provides the best environment for children.”

“Since I carry my father's name, I believe it is my responsibility to use that name as he would have to support the causes that were so dear to his heart. Dad strongly supported Huckabee when no one thought that he had any chance to succeed in the presidential race.”

“Textbooks are Soviet propaganda.”

“I believe that over 90 percent of LU students try hard to comply with the behavioral code and are supportive of the school's mission.”

“We've got to be Americans first. We've got to pull together and unite.”

“My father spent all those years building his brand. I happen to be his namesake, and I also happen to be the president of the largest Christian university. I think I have a responsibility to be a good citizen. The least I can do is to lend my name and whatever influence I have to make a difference politically.”

“I am proud to offer my endorsement of Donald J. Trump for President of the United States. He is a successful executive and entrepreneur, a wonderful father, and a man who I believe can lead our country to greatness again.”

“Whoever is sitting in the White House, especially in their second term, when gas goes up to $3 a gallon, and Katrina, and whenever we're at war, that person sitting in the White House gets the brunt of the accusations.”

“The true Negro does not want integration... He realizes his potential is far better among his own race.”

“It is my understanding that some groups who are opposed to visiting our campus are basing their decision on Liberty's concealed carry policy.”

“I really believe that anybody on the Left or the Right that tries to invoke the teachings of Jesus to say they should vote for this candidate or that candidate, I think they're stretching Scripture.”