[The economic crisis ] gave people the option to put money into private accounts.

I believe that life is valuable, even when it is unwanted, even when it is physically imperfect. I believe our society has a responsibility to defend the vulnerable and the weak. And I believe our nation should set a goal that unborn children should be welcomed in life and protected in law.

The only thing I know about Slovakia is what I learned first-hand from your foreign minister, who came to Texas.

If you're a poor worker - this is for new workers coming into the workplace - your benefits will increase at the current rate of increase. If you're a wealthier worker, your benefits would increase at the rate of inflation. And those changes would affect positively the unfunded liabilities inherent in Social Security.

The best thing about my family is my wife. She is a great first lady. I know that sounds not very objective, but that's how I feel. And she's also patient. Putting up with me requires a lot of patience.

I'd like to be a president [known] as somebody who liberated 50 million people and helped achieve peace.

I would like to remembered as President as somebody who did not compromise principles in order to try to be loved or liked.