Freedom is the direction of history, because freedom is the permanent hope of humanity.

I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun.

Adoption was such a positive alternative to abortion, a way to save one life and brighten two more: those of the adoptive parents.

Our new faith-based laws have removed government as a roadblock to people of faith who hear the call.

Recognizing and confronting our history is important. Transcending our history is essential. We are not limited by what we have done, or what we have left undone. We are limited only by what we are willing to do.

....it is better to succeed with success than failure.

The great tradition of America is one where people can worship the way they want to worship. And if they choose not to worship, they're just as patriotic as your neighbor. That is an essential part of why we are a great nation. If you're a Jew or a Christian or a Muslim, you're equally American.