You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on earth.

Please tell me you're Republicans.

I want you to know that this administration is motivated by a political philosophy that sees the greatness of America in you, her people, and in your families, churches, neighborhoods, communities - the institutions that foster and nourish values like concern for others and respect for the rule of law under God.

The national Democratic leadership is going so far left, they've left America. Don't let them bury the American dream in their graveyard of gloom and envy.

Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as deadly as a hit man.

Well, I think there has to be some (gun) control.

I've talked to you on a number of occasions about the economic problems our nation faces, and I am prepared to tell you it's in a hell of a mess-we're not connected to the press room yet, are we?