I voted to threaten the use of force to make Saddam Hussein comply with the resolutions of the United Nations.

Assassination, kidnappings and suicide attacks have become too much the standard operating procedure in the Islamic world. So much so that the name of Islam itself has been diminished in the eyes of many people. It is the responsibility of all of us, and particularly those in the Islamic world who care about their religion, to rescue it from its increased association with violence.

I've been having problems with the right wing lately.

The Ukrainian people should not be coerced. Make no mistake: the US stands together with the Ukrainians aspiring for democracy.

You don't value families if you force them to take up a collection to buy body armor for a son or daughter in the service.

Strong leadership demands more than the willingness to use force. It means directing the use of the right tools at the right time for the right purpose and the right cause.

I defended this country as a young man, and I will defend it as president.