The greatest power of freedom is to overcome hatred and violence, and turn the creative gifts of men and women to the pursuits of peace.

Some will remember an image of a fire or story or rescue. Some will carry memories of a face and a voice gone forever. And I will carry this. It is the police shield of a man named George Howard who died at the World Trade Center trying to save others. It was given to me by his mom, Arlene, as a proud memorial to her son. It is my reminder of lives that ended and a task that does not end.

He's my man, he was great

The true history of my administration will be written 50 years from now, and you and I will not be around to see it.

Our war on terror begins with al-Qaida, but it does not end there. It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped, and defeated.

I think, to a certain extent the economy and these decisions I made to protect the country matter a lot.

I love my brother, and I respect his service, i haven't been in Washington ... ever. I'm not part of Washington.