I also have picked a secretary for Housing and Human Development. Mel Martinez from the state of Florida.

It is clear our nation is reliant upon big foreign oil. More and more of our imports come from overseas.

We'll continue to speak out in a respectful way; never challenging somebody's love for America when you criticize their strategies or their point of view.

Hopefully I'm not a grumpy old guy sitting in the corner, yelling at people and demanding things.

The enemies of liberty and our country should make no mistake: America remains engaged in the world by history and by choice, shaping a balance of power that favors freedom. We will defend our allies and our interests. We will show purpose without arrogance. We will meet aggression and bad faith with resolve and strength. And to all nations, we will speak for the values that gave our nation birth... an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.

The lesson of September the 11th is: Take threats before they fully materialize.

I've changed my style somewhat, as you know. I'm less - I pontificate less, although it may be hard to tell it from this show. And I'm more interacting with people.