All the laws and legislation in the world will never heal this world like the loving hearts and arms of mothers and fathers. If every child could drift to sleep feeling wrapped in the love of their family - and God's love - this world would be a far more gentle and better place.

Americans acknowledge that liberty is a gift of God, not an indulgence of government.

Reforming the way the state works with businesses and providing incentives for employers will help preserve and create new jobs in Massachusetts.

I believe abortion should be safe and legal in this country. I believe that since Roe v Wade has been the law for 20 years that we should sustain and support it. And I sustain and support that law and the right of a woman to make that choice. We can believe what we want, but will will not force our beliefs on others on that matter. And you will not see me waivering on that.

And a special thank you to the citizens of Massachusetts: You are paying all the taxes, creating all the jobs, raising all the children. This government is yours. Thank you for letting me serve you. I love this job.

The TARP program was nevertheless necessary to keep banks from collapsing in a cascade of failures.

Frankly if I had paid more than are legally due I don't think I'd be qualified to become president.