People should be allowed to express their opinion. But, Americans need to know I'll be making up my mind based upon the latest intelligence and how best to protect our own country, plus our friends and allies.

Our war on terror begins with al-Qaida, but it does not end there. It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped, and defeated.

You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.

Not far from here where we gather today is a symbol of freedom familiar to all Americans -- the Liberty Bell. When the Declaration of Independence was first read in public, the Liberty Bell was sounded in celebration, and a witness said: "It rang as if it meant something."

Freedom is not our gift to the world it is God's gift to humanity.

Being a father and trying to love my daughters with unconditional love - those were all good decisions.

I think by not participating in the current political debate, hopefully I'm sending a signal that will help set a tone.