As yesterday's positive report card shows, childrens do learn when standards are high and results are measured. —New York, Sept. 26, 2007

Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.

I'm forever a former president and I understand that, but at this point in my post-presidency, I don't want to be involved with politics.

Because European countries now resolve differences through negotiation and consensus, there's sometimes an assumption that the entire world functions in the same way. But let us never forget ... beyond Europe's borders, in a world where oppression and violence are very real, liberation is still a moral goal, and freedom and security still need defenders.

These demands are not open to negotiation or discussion.

There is a language barrier between vets and the civilian population. They speak different languages.

I also have picked a secretary for Housing and Human Development. Mel Martinez from the state of Florida.