Civil society people - these are the people - civil society groups are the people who need to monitor the aid to ensure that the aid is directed to what it is supposed to. And in order for them to do so, they need to have the space, they need to have the freedom, and they need to have the right to demonstrate, and to petition their government. They can't do that in Ethiopia; they can't do that in Eritrea; and so this is why I was cautioning that we may be repeating some of our old mistakes.

We will allow private and religious groups to compete to provide services in every federal, state and local social program.

By promoting liberty abroad, we will build a safer world. By encouraging liberty at home, we will build a more hopeful America.

All across America, we gather this week with the people we love to give thanks to God for the blessings in our lives.

As the president, you're pretty much in a bubble. And golf is a good way to get out of the bubble.

I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.

I really appreciate leaders from around the globe who have come to share in prayer with us today. It reminds me that the Almighty God is a God to everybody, every person.