America's making a long-term commitment to help the people of Lebanon because we believe every person deserves to live in a free, open society that respects the rights of all.

Together, we will reclaim America's schools, before ignorance and apathy claim more young lives.

"Statesman" gives the impression that every time a major issue comes up, I'll be popping off. And that's not what's going to happen.

People expect those in authority to take on big problems and to solve them. We had an opportunity to reform Social Security in a way that would have protected people's benefits and created a solvent system. Younger workers would be confident that the money they were putting into the system would be available to them when they retired. It was a missed opportunity. I regret that.

Just like we did in Japan, in South Korea. Just like is happening in Iraq. Laura [Bush] and I feel very strongly that if the United States were to leave.

Too many of our children cannot read. Reading is the building block, and it must be the foundation for education reform.

As young Americans, you have an important responsibility, which is to become good citizens.