We Americans have faith in ourselves, but not in ourselves alone. We do not know-we do not claim to know all the ways of Providence, yet we can trust in them, placing our confidence in the loving God behind all of life, and all of history.

Information is moving - you know, nightly news is one way, of course, but it's also moving through the blogosphere and through the Internets.

If I answer questions every time you ask one, expectations would be high. And as you know, I like to keep expectations low.

The main thrust of the Social Security reform was to get the benefit structure in line with the realities of the Trust Funds.

The decisions we make in Washington have a direct impact on the people in our country, obviously.

Freedom, by its nature, must be chosen, and defended by citizens, and sustained by the rule of law and the protection of minorities. And when the soul of a nation finally speaks, the institutions that arise may reflect customs and traditions very different from our own. America will not impose our own style of government on the unwilling. Our goal instead is to help others find their own voice, attain their own freedom, and make their own way.

Outwit, outlast, outplay. It's the tagline for the television show Survivor and it's damn near what presidenting is like, too.