Some people only speak of freedom of speech while they're out of power. Once they're in power, they're ruthless in suppressing the rights of others.

The world thanks you for sharing Nelson Mandela with us.

It still puts burden on some troops of ours who are there [in Afghanistan and Iraq] as advisors and facilitators.

Write anything you want because we'll never be heard from again.

Weapons that were designed for soldiers in war theaters don’t belong on our streets.

Unemployment is low, incomes are up, poverty is down - and that's going to be a lasting change.

Mr Speaker, Mr Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans, last month I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens fought, and several thousand gave their lives. We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world.