We will not waver, we will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail.

We don't need mass armies anymore. We replace it with more effective equipment.

The future success of our Nation depends on our children's ability to understand the difference between right and wrong and to have the strength of character to make the right choices. To help them reach their full potential and live with integrity and pride, we must teach our children to be kind, responsible, honest, and self-disciplined. These important values are first learned in the family, but all of our citizens have an obligation to support parents in the character education of our children

I've made it clear, Madam President, that the war against terrorism is not a war against Muslims, nor is it a war against Arabs. It's a war against evil people who conduct crimes against innocent people.

But oftentimes I'm asked, why? Why do you care what happens outside of America?

In order for the U.N. to be effective, there must be consequences if people thumb their nose at the United Nations Security Council. And we will work with people on the Security Council to achieve that objective.

We've climbed the mighty mountain. I see the valley below, and it's a valley of peace.