Those who heralded the decision not to give law enforcement the tools necessary to protect the American people just simply don't see the world the way we do.

As yesterday's positive report card shows, childrens do learn when standards are high and results are measured. —New York, Sept. 26, 2007

When a drug comes in from Canada, I wanna make sure it cures ya, not kill ya... I've got an obligation to make sure our government does everything we can to protect you. And one - my worry is that it looks like it's from Canada, and it might be from a third world.

But we cannot allow weapons of mass destruction to fall into the hands of terrorists. I will not allow that to happen.

To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say, well done. And to the C students, I say, you too can be president of the United States.

Always chew on your pretzels before you swallow.

This is what I'm good at. I like meeting people, my fellow citizens, I like interfacing with them.