Our two nations both faced great challenges when they were founded, and our two nations have both relied on the same principles to help us succeed. We've built strong democracies to protect the freedoms given to us by an Almighty God. We've welcomed immigrants, who have helped us thrive. We've built prosperous economies by rewarding innovation and risk-taking and trade. And we've built an enduring alliance to confront terrorists and tyrants.

America is successful because of the hard work and creativity and enterprise of our people.

First of all, you never retire. At least I don't retire.

The course of this nation does not depend on the decisions of others.

The advance of liberty is the path to both a safer and better world.

It's exciting for me to see [Laura Bush] busy and out there enjoying what she's doing. But we always make time to be with each other as well.

Our new faith-based laws have removed government as a roadblock to people of faith who hear the call.