[My father] taught me (at least he showed me) a dignified way to be a former president is that once you're off the stage, you're off the stage.

For every fatal shooting, there are about 3 non-fatal shootings. Folks, this is unacceptable in America.

The choice is his [Saddam Hussein's]. And if he does not disarm, the United States of America will lead a coalition and disarm him, in the name of peace.

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

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace. We know that oppressive governments support terror, while free governments fight the terrorists in their midst. We know that free peoples embrace progress and life, instead of becoming the recruits for murderous ideologies.

I've heard the call. I believe God wants me to run for president.

I think, to a certain extent the economy and these decisions I made to protect the country matter a lot.