I could have possibly beaten Senator McCain in the primary. Then I could have been the candidate who lost to Barack Obama.

When there are elections, people tend to vote for peace. They don't vote for war. So Americans want to promote those principles around the world.

Ok to appoint atheists or agnostics-no litmus test of faith.

We must persuade Iran not t have nuclear weapons through peaceful and diplomatic means. We want a peaceful planet.

I will promote savings and investment by maintaining the 15% rate on capital gains and dividends. I will eliminate the tax entirely for those with annual income below $200,000.

This President takes his inspiration from the capitals of Europe; we look to the cities and small towns of America. This President puts his faith in government. We put our faith in the American people.

No person I have ever met, not even the most righteous or pure of heart, has gone without those times when faith recedes in the busy-ness of life.