Now, so there will be no misunderstanding, it's not my intention to do away with government. It is rather to make it work - work with us, not over us; to stand by our side, not ride on our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not smother it; foster productivity, not stifle it.

A socialist is someone who has read Lenin and Marx. An anti-socialist is someone who understands Lenin and Marx.

The time has come to match outgo to income, instead of always doing it the other way around.

I have seen the rise of fascism and communism. Both philosophies glorify the arbitrary power of the state... But both theories fail. Both deny those God-given liberties that are the inalienable right of each person on this planet, indeed, they deny the existence of God.

If more government is the answer, then it was a really stupid question.

This generation may be the one that will face Armageddon.

Throughout America today, we honor the dead of our wars. We recall their valor and their sacrifices. We remember they gave their lives so that others might live.