A housewife deserves to be honored as much as a woman who earns her living in the marketplace. I consider bringing up children a responsible job. In fact, being a good housewife seems to me a much tougher job than going to the office and getting paid for it.

I had thought I would hate being First Lady... I loved it.

That's what we're here on this Earth for, to help others.

Any woman should have the right to a safe and legal abortion.

You can make it, but it's easier if you don't have to do it alone.

Holding these babies in my arms makes me realize the miracle my husband and I began.

It's always been my feeling that God lends you your children until they're about eighteen years old. If you haven't made your points with them by then, it's too late.