I think that sports, particularly football, gave me an opportunity to be out front, to be a leader, which helped me later on, when I got into politics.

Our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here, the people rule.

Without God there could be no American form of government, nor an American way of life.

Theirs is an American tragedy in which we all have played a part. It could go on and on, or someone must write "The End" to it. I have concluded that only I can do that. And if I can, I must.

In a democracy, the public has a right to know not only what the government decides, but why and by what process.

I am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots, so I ask you to confirm me with your prayers.

The veto is a President's Constitutional right, given to him by the drafters of the Constitution because they wanted it as a checkagainst irresponsible Congressional action. The veto forces Congress to take another look at legislation that has been passed. I think this is a responsible tool for a president of the United States, and I have sought to use it responsibly.