The fact is, we'll never build a lasting economic recovery by going deeper into debt at a faster rate than we ever have before.

Deep religious beliefs stemming from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible inspired many of the early settlers of our country, providing them with the strength, character, convictions, and faith necessary to withstand great hardship and danger in this new and rugged land. These shared beliefs helped forge a sense of common purpose among the widely dispersed colonies - a sense of community which laid the foundation for the spirit of nationhood that was to develop in later decades.

While other [military] alliances have been formed to win wars, our fundamental purpose is to prevent war while preserving and extending the frontiers of freedom.

Respect for human rights is not social work; it is not merely an act of compassion. It is the first obligation of government and the source of its legitimacy.

I just don't think it's good for us to be run out of town. (Refusing to cancel Secretary of State visit to Moscow)

Politics is, for me, forgive and -as you may have heard- sometimes forget.

Trust the people -- that is the crucial lesson of history.