We are not the sum of our possessions.

I've often thought that the process of aging could be slowed down if it had to go through Congress.

When America is stronger, the world is safer.

We know what works. Freedom Works. We know what's right. Freedom is right.

We also share a profound desire for a lasting peace in the Middle East. My Administration is dedicated to achieving this goal, one which will guarantee Israel security. At the same time, we will do our utmost to defend and protect Israel, for unless Israel is strong and secure, then peace will always be beyond our grasp. We were with Israel at the beginning, 41 years ago. We are with Israel today. And we will be with Israel in the future. No one should doubt this basic committment.

I believe with all my heart that one cannot be America's president without a belief in God, without the strength that your faith gives you.

Abraham Lincoln truly inspired me. It wasn’t just the freeing of the slaves, he kept the Union together. Some people even forget that today. What I think inspired me was the fact that in spite of being the president of the United States he retained a certain down-to-earth quality. He never got to be a big shot, and he cared about people.