The American people have got a touchstone: Which party voted for the tools necessary to protect America and which party didn't? And that's what I'm trying to get people to focus on.

The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.

Culture of life is really important for a country to have if it's going to be a hospitable society.

I wish I wasn't the war president. Who in the heck wants to be a war president? I don't.

The lesson of September the 11th is: Take threats before they fully materialize.

The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength.

Our two nations both faced great challenges when they were founded, and our two nations have both relied on the same principles to help us succeed. We've built strong democracies to protect the freedoms given to us by an Almighty God. We've welcomed immigrants, who have helped us thrive. We've built prosperous economies by rewarding innovation and risk-taking and trade. And we've built an enduring alliance to confront terrorists and tyrants.