Three months is a lifetime in politics.

We created a whole lot of millionaires to boot. Businesses did just fine. And you know there are plenty of patriotic, successful Americans all across the country -- I meet them every day -- who'd be willing to make this contribution again because they understand there is such a thing as the common good. They understand that we're in this thing together.

Of all the rocks upon which we build our lives, we are reminded today that family is the most important. And we are called to recognize and honor how critical every father is to that foundation. They are teachers and coaches. They are mentors and role models. They are examples of success and the men who constantly push us toward it.

I think at a certain age I became conscious of the power of words. And it was fairly late. I was kind of a goofball - but I was always subconsciously thinking about issues.

If somebody is different from you, that's not something you criticize, that's something that you appreciate.

I believe that the best measure of whether a nation is going to be successful is whether they are tapping the talents of their women.

On behalf of the American people, just let me say that we are proud to count Greece as one of our closest allies and one of our greatest friends.