At the dawn of the 21st century, where knowledge is literally power, where it unlocks the gates of opportunity and success, we all have responsibilities as parents, as librarians, as educators, as politicians, and as citizens to instill in our children a love of reading so that we can give them a chance to fulfill their dreams.

It should be the power of our vote, not the size of our bank accounts, that drives our democracy

As a student of history, I also know civilization's debt to Islam.

It would be good for the workers in Vietnam even as it helps make sure that they're not undercutting competition here in the United States.

I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks.

If we're serious about building an economy that lasts, we have got to get serious about education. We are going to have to pick up our games and raise our standards.

What makes you a man is not the ability to make a child, it's the courage to raise one.