I hear a lot of talk about civil war. I'm concerned about that, of course. And I've talked to a lot of people about it. And what I've found from my talks are that the Iraqis want a unified country and that the Iraqi leadership is determined to thwart the efforts of the extremists and the radicals.

Markets are the best way to allocate resources.

War has been waged against us by stealth and deceit and murder. This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others. It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing.

I would like to remembered as President as somebody who did not compromise principles in order to try to be loved or liked.

I'm absolutely confident that everybody that's been put to death is two things: One, they're guilty of the crime charged, and, secondly, they had full access to our courts, both state and federal.

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

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