When you see a great teacher, you are seeing a work of art.

Osama Bin Laden is not going to come here and destroy America. Our education system is doing that just fine.

An extended school day gives administrators the ability to ensure children get a well-rounded education.

Let's stop teaching to the middle and start teaching to the student.

One of the saddest days of my life was when my mother told me Superman did not exist. I was like what do you mean he's not real. And she thought I was crying because it’s like Santa Claus is not real and I was crying because there was no one coming with enough power to save us.

When the safety of America is threatened, we will spend any amount of money. The real safety of our nation is preparing this next generation so that they can take our place [in] thinking and technology and democracy.

It's easy to have faith when everything is going great. The real test of faith is when you're facing something that only your faith in God will get you through.