Love your country, not for her power or wealth, but for her selflessness and her idealism.

From my mother I learned the value of prayer, how to have dreams and believe I could make them come true.

My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.

Of the many influences that have shaped the United States into a distinctive nation and people, none may be said to be more fundamental and enduring than the Bible.

I have seen the rise and fall of Nazi tyranny, the subsequent cold war and the nuclear nightmare that for fifty years haunted the dreams of children everywhere. During that time my generation defeated totalitarianism. As a result, your world is poised for better tomorrows. What will you do on your journey?

That's the nice thing about this job. You get to quote yourself shamelessly. If you don't, Larry Speakes will.

We've got to teach history based not on what's in fashion, but what's important.