America is a nation of prayer. It's impossible to tell the story of our nation without telling the story of people who pray.

We can have confidence in the long-term foundation of our economy ... I think the system basically is sound. I truly do.

For all who love freedom and peace, the world without Saddam Hussein's regime is a better and safer place.

You have to be optimistic about golf. I mean it's physically demanding, particularly if you're on one leg. But it's psychologically demanding regardless of your physical infirmities. I mean, it's a tough sport. You've got to be disciplined and optimistic. And if you have a bad hole, you've got to be optimistic that you'll do well on the next hole.

Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream.

I served. And now it's time for the new man to serve. I have zero desire to be in the limelight.

Israel is a solid ally of the United States. We will rise to Israel's defense, if need be. So this kind of menacing talk [by the President of Iran] is disturbing. It's not only disturbing to the United States, it's disturbing for other countries in the world, as well. Asked whether he meant the U.S. would rise to Israel's defense militarily, Bush said: "You bet, we'll defend Israel."