I remember, right after Hezbollah launched its rocket attacks on Israel, I said: This is a clarifying moment; this is a chance for the world to see the threats of the 21st century, the challenge we face.

Then I went for a run with the other dog and just walked. And I started thinking about a lot of things. I was able to - I can't remember what it was. Oh, the inaugural speech, started thinking through that.

The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength.

It's important to listen to the words of the enemy if you're in war.

[Saddam] built up a massive war machine while neglecting the basic needs of his own people.

All Americans must recognize that the face of terror is not the true faith - face of Islam. Islam is a faith that brings comfort to a billion people around the world. It's a faith that has made brothers and sisters of every race. It's a faith based upon love, not hate.

Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time everywhere