And this is my solemn pledge: I will work to build a single nation of justice and opportunity. I know this is in our reach because we are guided by a power larger than ourselves who creates us equal in His image.

How do you measure whether or not a strategy of economic growth that is articulated by a very smart, capable economist actually yields growth? You can't. But you can influence.

There will be no going back to the era before September the 11th, 2001 - to false comfort in a dangerous world.

The biggest threat facing America is terrorists with weapons of mass destruction.

The best diplomacy starts with getting to know each other.

The person who runs FEMA is someone who must have the trust of the president because the person who runs FEMA is the first voice oftentimes of someone whose life has been turned upside down here's from.

The important question is, how many hands have I shaked?