I hope never to see the day that I cannot admit having made a mistake.

We . . . declared our independence 200 years ago, and we are not about to lose it now to paper shufflers and computers.

My commitment to the security and future of Israel is based upon basic morality as well as enlightened self-interest. Our role in supporting Israel honors our own heritage.

Speaker, with mixed emotions we mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish genocide of the Armenian people. In taking notice of the shocking events in 1915, we observe this anniversary with sorrow in recalling the massacres of Armenians and with pride in saluting those brave patriots who survived to fight on the side of freedom during World War I.

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.

I cannot imagine any other country in the world where the opposition would seek, and the chief executive would allow, the dissemination of his most private and personal conversations with his staff, which, to be honest, do not exactly confer sainthood on anyone concerned.

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