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.

We spent a lot of time talking about Africa, as we should. Africa is a nation that suffers from incredible disease.

The question is: How do we succeed in Iraq? And you don't succeed by leaving before the mission is complete, like some in this political process are suggesting.

Quotas are bad for America. It's not the way America is all about.

We cannot step aside and say that we have achieved our goal by inventing a new drug or a new way by which to treat presently incurable diseases, a new way to help those who suffer from malnutrition, or the creation of ideal balanced diets on a worldwide scale. We cannot rest till the way has been found, with our help, to bring our finest achievement to everyone.

I promise you I will listen to what has been said here, even though I wasn't here.

Our nation must come together to unite.