And sometimes people don't realize that 90 percent of the persistent poverty counties are located in rural America.

More than half of America's rural counties are losing population and with it, political representation.

There is more potential for economic growth in rural America than at any time in decades.

I'm excited about this team. I really am. I mean, these guys are great guys, ... They are going to be passionate. They are going to bring this message of hope and opportunity, a stronger America -- a better and more respected America -- to the rest of this country. They're going to make us feel proud.

You know, this country today, it seems to me--it's about fear. And it shouldn't be about fear. It should be about hope and optimism and creativity and accepting a challenge and being a moral leader and being a great nation.