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

I think by not participating in the current political debate, hopefully I'm sending a signal that will help set a tone.

Will you be a spectator or a citizen? To make a difference in this world, you must be involved.

Compassionate conservatism [is] most importantly, making sure that government is not the answer to people's problems.

We believe that by removing a crippling debt burden we'll help millions of Africans improve their lives and grow their economies.

America is addicted to oil...We must also change how we power our automobiles. We will increase our research in better batteries for hybrid and electric cars and in pollution-free cars that run on hydrogen. We will also fund additional research in cutting-edge methods of producing ethanol, not just from corn but from wood chips and stalks or switch grass.

I can't tell you what it's like to be in Europe, for example, to be talking about the greatness of America. But the true greatness of America are the people.