There is a difference between responsible criticism that aims for success and defeatism that refuses to acknowledge anything but failure. Hindsight alone is not wisdom, and second-guessing is not a strategy.

We have one country, one Constitution and one future that binds us.

The advance of human freedom - the great achievement of our time, and the great hope of every time - now depends on us. Our nation - this generation - will lift a dark threat of violence from our people and our future. We will rally the world to this cause by our efforts, by our courage. We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail.

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

The main thrust of the Social Security reform was to get the benefit structure in line with the realities of the Trust Funds.

A failed Iraq in the heart of the Middle East will provide safe haven for terrorists and extremists. It will embolden those who are trying to thwart the ambitions of reformers.

We shouldn't fear a world that is more interacted.