The old question still remains: Can a free people restrain crime without sacrificing fundamental liberties and a heritage of compassion?

Even though this is late in an election year, there is no way we can go forward except together and no way anybody can win except by serving the people's urgent needs. We cannot stand still or slip backwards. We must go forward now together.

The Federal role in overcoming barriers to needed health care should emphasize health care financing programs-such as Medicare and Medicaid.

The length of one's days matters less than the love of one's family and friends.

In all my public and private acts as your president, I expect to follow my instincts of openness and candor with full confidence that honesty is always the best policy in the end.

We came from many roots, and we have many branches.

I had a lot of experience with people smarter than I am.