As young Americans, you have an important responsibility, which is to become good citizens.

The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength.

Only a liberal senator from Massachusetts would say that a 49 percent increase in funding for education was not enough.

And our security will require all Americans to be forward-looking and resolute, to be ready for pre-emptive action.

So, for example, a country was into recession right after I was sworn in, a dot-com bust had taken place. Then the attacks of September the 11th, and then of course the great financial meltdown in the - the fundamental question facing any presidency is how do you deal with the hand you’re dealt?

I believe we owe it to our children and grandchildren to stay engaged and to help spread liberty and to help reformers.

"Statesman" gives the impression that every time a major issue comes up, I'll be popping off. And that's not what's going to happen.