"People like Elizabeth Dole have given too much power to the special interests."

"I want to use every tool in the toolbox that's at our disposal to help our economy and put people back to work."

"North Carolina is home to some of the largest financial institutions in the country, and a vibrant network of community banks. We're a banking state, and we're proud of that distinction. But we also understand that responsible financial regulation protects consumers and businesses."

"I'm up for re-election in 2014, and yes I do plan to run for re-election."

"Perhaps one of the most important accomplishments of my administration has been minding my own business."

"Behaving like a princess is work. It's not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It's more about how you are inside."

"I'd say that if you had a strained relationship with your mom, for whatever reason, the best thing to do is be open with each other, talk it over, try and work it out somehow as opposed to just putting a wall up and pushing them away."

"The problem with growing up in a cafe was the cafe never closed, my parents worked every day of the year from morning to night. So it was a big menagerie of kids, business and cooking!"