For a century and a half now, America and Japan have formed one of the great and enduring alliances of modern times.

That's really the fundamental question we face here in the beginning of this 21st century is whether or not we believe as a nation and others believe it is possible to defeat this ideology.

Freedom is the direction of history, because freedom is the permanent hope of humanity.

Faith crosses every border and touches every heart in every nation.

When you're writing about something that happened, it helps you transition to the present. Ironically enough, by focusing on your presidency, it helps you realize that you're no longer the president. By reliving moments, it helps you stay focused on the moment.

Security is the essential roadblock to achieving the road map to peace.

The all-volunteer army works. It works particularly when we pay our troops well.