Recognizing and confronting our history is important. Transcending our history is essential. We are not limited by what we have done, or what we have left undone. We are limited only by what we are willing to do.

One thing you had to learn [after the presidency] was that you no longer had the sense of responsibility that became ingrained in your system.

I don't want to interfere with my successor's presidency.

The only thing I know about Slovakia is what I learned first-hand from your foreign minister, who came to Texas.

Democrats in Washington predicted that tax cuts would not create jobs, would not increase wages, and would cause the federal deficit to explode. Well, the facts are in. The tax cuts have led to a strong economy. Real wages were on the rise, and deficit has been cut in half three years ahead of schedule.

I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States

I said you were a man of peace. I want you to know I took immense crap for that.