As the 20th century ended, there were around 120 democracies in the world - and I can assure you more are on the way.

We should fund the armies of compassion, we should not discriminate against faith-based programs.

A failed Iraq in the heart of the Middle East will provide safe haven for terrorists and extremists. It will embolden those who are trying to thwart the ambitions of reformers.

I think there is some methodology in my travels.

When you see a threat, you just can't hope for the best in this day and age, where terrorists are capable of inflicting damage on the homeland.

The United States of America stands for: the ability for people to worship freely, the ability for people to vote and to express their opinion freely is something we hold dear.

This is my maiden voyage. My first speech since I was the president of the United States and I couldn't think of a better place to give it than Calgary, Canada.