The best defense against terrorism is a strong offensive against terrorists. That work continues.

Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It's a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It's also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend-even a friend whose name it never knew.

You cannot lead an alliance if you say you're going alone.

[Saddam Hussein] is a threat because he is dealing with al-Qaeda. . . . A true threat facing our country is that an al-Qaeda-type network trained and armed by Saddam could attack America and not leave one fingerprint.

I'm going to spend a lot of time on Social Security. I enjoy it. I enjoy taking on the issue. I guess, it's the mother in me.

A president must make decisions based upon principle and stand by the principles by which he makes decisions in order to achieve peace.

I've heard the call. I believe God wants me to run for president.