What happened to our nation on a September day set in motion the first great struggle of a new century. The enemies who struck us are determined and they are resourceful. They will not be stopped by a sense of decency or a hint of conscience--but they will be stopped.

The Ambassador and the General were briefing me on the....the vast majority of Iraqis want to live in a peaceful, free world. And we will find these people and we will bring them to justice.

I believe that life is valuable, even when it is unwanted, even when it is physically imperfect. I believe our society has a responsibility to defend the vulnerable and the weak. And I believe our nation should set a goal that unborn children should be welcomed in life and protected in law.

The United States and rich countries cannot change Africa from within. It has to impose reform on Africa; it has to come from within.

In this global war against extremists who use murder as a weapon, Iraq is now the central front.

I am mindful not only of preserving executive powers for myself, but for predecessors as well.

I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.