We are bound by ideals that teach us what it means to be citizens. Every child must be taught these ideals. Every citizen must uphold them.... I ask you to be citizens. Citizens, not spectators. Citizens, not subjects. Responsible citizens building communities of service and a nation of character.

Iraq is a very important part of securing the homeland, and its a very important part of helping change the Middle East into a part of the world that will not serve as a threat to the civilized world, to people like - or to the developed world, to people like - in the United States.

As Governor of Texas, I have set high standards for our public schools, and I have met those standards.

I respect every soldier, from every country, who serves beside us in the hard work of history. America is grateful, and America will not forget.

I inherited half my father's friends and all his enemies

I confirmed to the prime minister that we appreciate our friendship.

In the face of all this evil, we remain strong and united, 'One Nation Under God.'