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.

What's wrong with being a boring kind of guy?

I don't like dynasty and legacy. But I think there's a period in the U.S. history where Bushes have been in the forefront.

Now, like, I'm President. It would be pretty hard for some drug guy to come into the White House and start offering it up, you know?...I bet if they did, I hope I would say, 'Hey, get lost. We don't want any of that.'

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

A time of historic change is no time for recklessness.

The United States will continue its efforts to improve our understanding of climate change - to seek hard data, accurate models, and new ways to improve the science - and determine how best to meet these tremendous challenges.