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.

I have just repeated word for word the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on which I placed my hand is the Bible on which he placed his. It is right that the memory of Washington be with us today, not only because this is our Bicentennial Inauguration, but because Washington remains the Father of our Country.

It's too much show business and too much prompting, too much artificiality, and not really debates. They're rehearsed appearances.

We don't think of ourselves as a dynasty. I really hope some of my grandkids will be actively involved in politics.

If I were to give advice to young people, high-achieving young people for example, I’d have to say, don’t neglect your family. Politics is important, sitting at the head table is glamorous. Traveling around the world, trying to do something for world peace was wonderful. But family and friends and faith are what really matter in life. And I know that. I see it so clearly now.

Whoever says Americas best days are behind it are looking the wrong direction.

We don't want an America that is closed to the world. What we want is a world that is open to America.