And the cornerstone of my economic policies, when I first got elected, was cutting taxes on everybody on who paid taxes.

Democrats in Washington predicted that tax cuts would not create jobs, would not increase wages, and would cause the federal deficit to explode. Well, the facts are in. The tax cuts have led to a strong economy. Real wages were on the rise, and deficit has been cut in half three years ahead of schedule.

When you know that somebody lost their loved one as a result of a decision that I made, that's a tough moment. If you're a faithful person you try to empathize with the suffering that that person is going through.

I'm talking about living life to its fullest.

More and more of our imports are coming from overseas

The liberation of Iraq is a crucial advance in the campaign against terror. We've removed an ally of al Qaeda.

Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.