America is not like a blanket- one piece of unbroken cloth. America is more like a quilt- many patches, many pieces, many colors, many sizes, all woven together by a common thread.

Suffering breeds character. Character breeds faith. And in the end, faith will not disappoint. Faith, hope, and dreams will prevail... Our time has come. Our time has come. Our time has come.

Iraq will drive American agenda for a long time because Iraq policy has so damaged America in the Middle East region, left us isolated. We are there now by brute strength, we are not there because we are desired.

Your children need your presence more than your presents.

Race designation is a political designation.

Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things.

Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change.