It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.

America's view of apartheid is simple and straightforward: We believe it is wrong. We condemn it. And we are united in hoping for the day when apartheid will be no more.

May every day be a new beginning, and every dawn bring us closer to that shining city upon a hill.

Cars don't cause pollution, trees do.

We will never disarm any American who seeks to protect his or her family from fear and harm.

As for the enemies of freedom, those who are potential adversaries, they will be reminded that peace is the highest aspiration of the American people. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will not surrender for it - now or ever.

We believe faith and freedom must be our guiding stars, for they show us truth, they make us brave, give us hope, and leave us wiser than we were.