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.

Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.

Listen, Al Gore is a very tough opponent. He is the incumbent. He represents the incumbency. And a challenger is somebody who generally comes from the pack and wins, if you're going to win. And that's where I'm coming from.

They want the federal government controlling the Social Security, like it's some kind of federal program.

Those who enter the country illegally violate the law.

We will be changing the regime of Iraq for the good of the iraqi people.

I was the Commander in Chief with men and women in combat. And the idea of trying to agonize in public or show weakness would have demoralized them.