We will not permit the triumph of violence in the affairs of men; free people will set the course of history.

The do-not-call registry is still being challenged in court. Yet, the conclusions of the American people, the legislative branch, and the executive branch are beyond question.

One of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror.

We live in freedom because every generation has produced patriots willing to serve a cause greater than themselves. Those who serve today are taking their rightful place among the greatest generations that have worn our nation's uniform.

The best way to defeat an ideology is with a better ideology. And I believe democracy is a better ideology.

I feel a special kinship for our military. Because, unfortunately, I became a wartime president. And committed our military in the defense of our country to difficult assignments. I tell people all the time, I don't miss much about being president; I do miss looking in the eyes of people who volunteered to serve. And so not only do I feel a kinship, I feel an obligation and a duty to help.

First of all, you never retire. At least I don't retire.