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.

This thaw took a while to thaw, it's going to take a while to unthaw.

And our security will require all Americans to be forward-looking and resolute, to be ready for pre-emptive action.

Ours is a nation that does not seek revenge.

I understand I'm running against a person who is so anxious to become president, he will do whatever it takes.

When it comes to the common rights and needs of men and women, there is no clash of civilizations. The requirements of freedom apply fully to Africa and Latin America and the entire Islamic world. The peoples of the Islamic nations want and deserve the same freedoms and opportunities as people in every nation. And their governments should listen to their hopes.

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