In the past when a country became as powerful as the United States, other countries would band together to clip its wings. But that isn't happening now and I don't think it's not going to happen, because other countries are not threatened by us, and they secretly appreciate the services that we provide, even if they don't usually say so.

Certainly, protecting oppressed people, stopping ethnic conflict and promoting responsible governance are worthy goals. But none is as important for American security and prosperity as keeping the peace in the Middle East, Europe and East Asia.

The values, the programs, the formula, the determination, and the patriotism responsible for America's past success are still here to be tapped.

Let me remind you all that the first task of American foreign policy is to reduce threats to the United States.

If architecture is, as is sometimes said, music set in concrete, then football and basketball may be said to be creativity embodied in team sports.

The world needs a strong America.

Football is controlled violence, but it is violence, which people have loved to watch since the gladiatorial contests in ancient Rome.