The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom.

We can have confidence in the long-term foundation of our economy ... I think the system basically is sound. I truly do.

When I was young and irresponsible, I was young and irresponsible.

Israel is our ally and in that we've made a very strong commitment to support Israel, we will support Israel if her security is threatened.

There are jobs Americans arent doing. ... If youve got a chicken factory, a chicken-plucking factory, or whatever you call them, you know what Im talking about.

So long as I'm the president, we will. I clearly see the challenge. I see the challenge of what these threats pose to our homeland, and I see the challenge of what these threats pose to the world.

Sometimes when I sleep at night I think of (Dr. Seuss's) 'Hop on Pop.'