Political success is a good deal pleasanter than political failure, but it too brings its problems.

(On The International Criminal Court) "For the victors of the Cold War to submit to an unelected, unaccountable, and almost certainly hostile body such as that envisaged would be the ultimate irony."

Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes. Platitudes are there because they are true.

I love his music because he was my generation. But then again, Elvis is everyone's generation, and he always will be.

Communism produces neither dignity nor prosperity. It takes all power away from the people and places it in the hands of a self-appointed elite. And because it distorts and manipulates the distinctive talents of individuals rather than letting those talents flourish, it prevents progress and prosperity.

The legal system we have and the rule of law are far more responsible for our traditional liberties than any system of one man one vote. Any country or Government which wants to proceed towards tyranny starts to undermine legal rights and undermine the law.

The election of a man committed to the cause of freedom and the renewal of America's strength has given encouragement to all those who love liberty.