We have before us the opportunity to forge for ourselves and for future generations a new world order, a world where the rule of law, not the law of the jungle, governs the conduct of nations. When we are successful, and we will be, we have a real chance at this new world order, an order in which a credible United Nations can use its peacekeeping role to fulfill the promise and vision of the U.N.'s founders.

The only time I had any butterflies was when I stood up and backed toward the open door and looked down.

You have to understand that people that are hurting are going to criticize.

Our stewardship of the Earth is brief. We owe it to those who follow to keep that in perspective, to be responsible passengers along the way.

We know what works: freedom works. We know what's right: freedom is right. We know how to secure a more and just and prosperous life for man on earth: through free markets, free speech, free elections and the exercise of free will unhampered by the state.

The United States is the best and fairest and most decent nation on the face of the earth.

Poland should be strong and prosperous and independent and play its proper role as a great nation in the heart of Europe.