Their sacrifice was great, but not in vain. All Americans and every free nation on earth can trace their liberty to the white markers of places like Arlington National Cemetery. And may God keep us ever grateful.

When I say drop your pants and show me the moon, I'm not just whistling Dixie!

We should fund the armies of compassion, we should not discriminate against faith-based programs.

We can't impose freedom, but we can eliminate roadblocks to freedom, and to allow free societies to develop.

There are some similarities, of course (between Iraq and Vietnam). Death is terrible.

Bill Clinton and I are friends; we see each other on the speaking circuit. He likes to be visible. I don't. And I draw no judgment either way.

[People] don't judge you on what would have happened in the absence of a decision.