We have set out to promote the work of community and faith-based charities. Government cannot be replaced by charities, but it can welcome them as partners instead of resenting them as rivals.

But I'm mindful in a free society that people can worship if they want to or not. You're equally an American if you choose to worship an Almighty and if you choose not to. If you're a Christian, Jew or Muslim you're equally an American. That's the great thing about America is the right to worship the way you see fit. Prayer and religion sustain me. I receive calmness in the storms of the presidency. I love the fact that people pray for me and my family all around the country. Somebody asked me one time, how do you know? I said I just feel it.

I'm not so sure the role of the United States is going around the world saying this is the way its gotta be.

I understand gas prices are like a hidden tax - not a hidden tax; it's taking money out of people's pockets. I know that.

Our law enforcement must have every tool necessary to find and disrupt terrorists at home and abroad. That's the task of the 21st century.

Democrats don't want you to know what their tax plans are. They just don't want you to know.

We want more people owning things in this country. Let me put it to you bluntly: In a changing world, we want more people to have control over your own life.