I was able to see faith as more than just a comfort to the weary or a hedge against death; rather, it was an active, palpable agent in the world.

It is my strong belief that Israel has not just the right but the obligation to protect itself.

Now we're in the midst of not just advocating for change, not just calling for change - we're doing the grinding, sometimes frustrating work of delivering change - inch by inch, day by day.

We know that every father has a personal responsibility to do right by their kids - to encourage them to turn off the video games and pick up a book; to teach them the difference between right and wrong; to show them through our own example the value in treating one another as we wish to be treated. And most of all, to play an active and engaged role in their lives.

I don't want to be invited to the family hunting party.

Yes to trade, but trade that ensures that these other countries that trade with us aren't engaging in child labor.

We need earmark reform, and when I'm President, I will go line by line to make sure that we are not spending money unwisely.