The United States and rich countries cannot change Africa from within. It has to impose reform on Africa; it has to come from within.

Use power to help people. For we are given power not to advance our own purposes nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power and it is to serve people.

Thousands of trained killers are plotting to attack us, and this terrible knowledge requires us to act differently.

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace.

And we will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism. Every nation in every region now has a decision to make: Either you are with us or you are with the terrorists. From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime.

The Democrats believe they need more of your money to spend because they can spend it better than you can. But you know, sometimes philosophers don't act.

I'm honored to shake the hand of a brave Iraqi citizen who had his hand cut off by Saddam Hussein.