The anchor in our world today is freedom, holding us steady in times of change, a symbol of hope to all the world.

The potential of this nation is as boundless as the imagination and drive of the American people. . . . Quality management is not just a step. It must be a new style of working. Even a new style of thinking. The dedication to quality and excellence is more than good business; it's a way of life.

We are a nation of communities... a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.

From last night's All Together Now, a Celebration of Service: There can be no definition of a successful life that does not include service to others.

The day will come - and it is not far off - when the legacy of Lincoln will finally be fulfilled at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, when a black man or woman will sit in the Oval Office. When that day comes, the most remarkable thing about it will be how naturally it occurs.

The defense budget is more than a piggy bank for people who want to get busy beating swords into pork barrels.

I'm President of the United States, and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli!