Quotes from Mercedes Schlapp

The government and politicians should listen to the people instead of preaching from their secular pulpits on how the rest of us should live our lives.

As a working mother of a large family, preparing meals and shopping for groceries is time consuming and hard work.

I have worked with President Trump for two years and he is not a racist. He is a compassionate man whose policies have focused on the minority community.

The king of branding, Mr. Trump performs best when he is on the defense.

Women do not want to be dependent on government but want opportunities for all Americans to succeed.

I understand the stress of finding quality and affordable childcare while paying high taxes. I also understand that many working moms struggle to make ends meet and balance their family and work life. These moms are the hard-working Americans who want to keep their jobs but also do the best they can for their children.

One 'I am woman/Hear me roar' speech may play well with her allies in the media, but women need to look beyond her rhetoric and the snazzy ads. If they do, they'll quickly realize that the Hillary Clinton who bashed women and called them bimbos in the 1990s is the real Hillary Clinton running for the White House in 2016.

History has shown that challenging an incumbent president in the primary almost inevitably leads to defeat in the general election.

While low-skilled immigrants have a place in our economy, a greater priority needs to be placed on attracting high-skilled immigrants to match the economy's needs.

If the American people - pro-choice and pro-life - cannot agree with the basic concept that the life of a baby born alive following a botched abortion should be protected, then when do the rights of these babies begin?

Employing a low-key, Midwestern charisma, Mike Pence proved he knows how to win over an audience.

If President Obama were to enroll in an American government class, the professor would mark him absent on most days. In the first 100 days of his second term, the president has failed to show up to class, take notes and complete the daunting task of rising to the challenges facing him.

The tentacles of Islamic State are far-reaching, and the restrained and tepid international response that Mr. Obama has pursued will not eliminate this terrorist organization.

Mr. Trump wants citizens of other nations to know that there is a legal process that needs to be followed, and that that process is only way to come to America.

Allowing flexibility to local school districts to set their own nutritional standards and having parents involved in the process is a win-win for the students.

In public, Hillary Clinton talks about how she would represent all Americans and pushes the 'Stronger Together' campaign theme. But behind closed doors, there is no room for people of faith in her America.

Republicans need to define and present specific policies on how to eradicate poverty, help every child achieve a quality education, and lower the cost of increasing health premiums.

Every woman should have access to quality health care and compassionate abortion alternatives.

The likeability and popularity of 'Duck Dynasty's' Phil Robertson stem from his quick wit and honest assessment of situations that arise in reality television.

How many times did your parents tell you to eat your food because there were starving children in Africa? Throwing away food was considered a sin in my family.

The U.S. should not continue to ignore Latin America. Our nation shares regional and cultural ties with these neighboring countries.

We are a country of immigrants who have built this great nation, but it is legal immigration that we should be recognizing and encouraging.

While childless couples are constantly asked, 'Why they are not having children,' my husband and I are bombarded with a different set of questions: 'Why would you have so many?' or 'Are you done having children?'

It takes bold direction and leadership to heal a divided nation.