Some may try to tell us that this is the end of an era. But what they overlook is that in America, every day is a new beginning. For this is the land that has never become, but is always in the act of becoming.

George Burns . . . the only man I know who does fool Mother Nature.

One of the worst mistakes anybody can make is to bet against Americans.

Liberals are people who think that being tough on crime means longer suspended sentences.

We welcome change and openness; for we believe that freedom and security go together, that the advance of human liberty can only strengthen the cause of world peace.

The time has come to turn to God and reassert our trust in Him.

Today, we're taking a break from the concerns and the bustle of the work-a-day world. But we're also making a new beginning. As we gather around our dining room tables for the midday meal, let us thank God for life and the blessings He's put before us. High among them are our families, our freedom, and the opportunities of a new year.