Iraq is no diversion. It is a place where civilization is taking a decisive stand against chaos and terror, we must not waver.

I hear a lot of talk about civil war. I'm concerned about that, of course. And I've talked to a lot of people about it. And what I've found from my talks are that the Iraqis want a unified country and that the Iraqi leadership is determined to thwart the efforts of the extremists and the radicals.

A failed Iraq in the heart of the Middle East will provide safe haven for terrorists and extremists. It will embolden those who are trying to thwart the ambitions of reformers.

I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn't do my job.

We waited for Congress to act. They couldn't act on the issue. So I just went ahead and signed an executive order which will unleash - [applause] - which says the federal agencies will not discriminate against faith-based programs. They ought to welcome the armies of compassion as opposed to turning them away.

It's important that the United States not forget the lessons of September the 11th, 2001. I assure you, I'm not going to forget them.

I had watched Dad climb into the biggest arena and succeed. I wanted to find out if I had what it took to join him.