Eric Cantor

“We need to make sure that we are a party of reform, a party of the future, and a party of the people.”

“Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East, and we must stand with them.”

“What Washington needs is adult supervision.”

“If you are a small business owner, you are the engine of job growth in this country.”

“You cannot grow the economy and jobs by taxing and spending.”

“The way to balance the budget is for Congress to cut spending. It's that simple.”

“I've been a conservative, I've been a Republican, and I've been a leader of the Republican Party.”

“We believe in the America that is a country of opportunity and a country of second chances.”

“My background is in business, and I know that the best way to create jobs is to create a pro-growth environment.”

“The debt ceiling is not a question of whether we will pay our bills. We will.”

“We believe in a government that is closer to the people. A government that is more responsive.”

“The American people are tired of the gridlock and the partisanship in Washington.”