I wish they weren't called the 'Bush tax cuts.' If they're called some other body's tax cuts, they're probably less likely to be raised.

Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction.

So on behalf of a well-oiled unit of people who came together to serve something greater than themselves, congratulations.

And our security will require all Americans to be forward-looking and resolute, to be ready for pre-emptive action.

Usama bin Laden feels like Iraq is a part of this War on Terror. He has made it clear that he would like for us to leave before Iraq can defend itself or govern itself and sustain itself, so that he could have a safe haven from which to launch further attacks, a safe haven from which to topple modern governments, a safe haven from which to, you know, be able to get a hold of oil resources.

An all-volunteer army is best suited to fight the new wars of the 21st century.

As individuals, we know that suffering is temporary, and hope is eternal.