We think it is in our nation's interest that Afghan women - or any women around the world - not suffer.

"Americans do not presume to equate God's purposes with any purpose of our own...."[Prayer] teaches us to trust, to accept that God's plan unfolds in his time, not our own.

If we're an arrogant nation, they'll resent us.

The American people are proud to welcome your majesty back to the United States, a nation you've come to know very well. After all, you've dined with 10 U.S. presidents. You've helped our nation celebrate its bicentennial in 17 - in 1976.

The administration Ill bring is a group of men and women who are focused on whats best for America, honest men and women, decent men and women, women who will see service to our country as a great privilege and who will not stain the house.

Islam is a faith that brings comfort to people. It inspires them to lead lives based on honesty, and justice, and compassion.

We must all hear the universal call to like your neighbor just like you like to be liked yourself.