I think it was in the Rose Garden where I issued this brilliant statement: If I had a magic wand -- but the president doesn't have a magic wand. You just can't say, 'low gas.'

Science is important, but so is ethics, so is balancing life. To destroy life to save life - it's one of the real ethical dilemmas that we face.

Wisdom and strength, and my family, is what I'd like for you to pray for.

I came to this office to solve problems, and not pass them on to future Presidents and future generations.

We do not prescribe any prayer; we welcome all prayer.

I think that the vice president is a person reflecting a half-glass-full mentality.

The best way to defend America in this world we live in is to stay on the offense.