You cannot win a battle in any arena merely by defending yourself.

This Memorial Day should remind us of the greatness that past generations of Americans achieved from Valley Forge to Vietnam, and it should inspire us with the determination to keep America great and free by keeping America safe and strong in our own time, a time of unique destiny and opportunity for our Nation.

The average American is just like the child in the family.

With those who are willing to join, let us cooperate to reduce the burden of arms, to strengthen the structure of peace, to lift up the poor and the hungry.

I believe in building bridges, but we should only build our end of the bridge.

I gave 'em a sword. And they stuck it in, and they twisted it with relish. And I guess if I had been in their position, I'd have done the same thing.

In a flat choice between smoke and jobs, we're for jobs... But just keep me out of trouble on environmental issues.