We expect the states to show us whether or not we're achieving simple objectives-like literacy, literacy in math, the ability to read and write.

This Thanksgiving, Americans are especially thankful for our freedom, and we are especially thankful to you, those who keep us free.

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

There's only one person who hugs the mothers and the widows, the wives and the kids upon the death of their loved one. Others hug but having committed the troops, I've got an additional responsibility to hug and that's me and I know what it's like.

Let me start off by saying that in 2000 I said, 'Vote for me. I'm an agent of change.' In 2004, I said, 'I'm not interested in change - I want to continue as president.' Every candidate has got to say 'change.' That's what the American people expect.

We want more people owning things in this country. Let me put it to you bluntly: In a changing world, we want more people to have control over your own life.

Those who heralded the decision not to give law enforcement the tools necessary to protect the American people just simply don't see the world the way we do.