I do believe that the buck stops here, that I cannot rely upon public opinion polls to tell me what is right.

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

I love sports. Whenever I can, I always watch the Detroit Tigers on the radio.

America's leadership is essential. America's resources are vast. America's opportunities are unprecedented.

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.

I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators.

I have always felt that the real purpose of government is to enhance the lives of people and that a leader can best do that by restraining government in most cases instead of enlarging it at every opportunity.