We are a nation that has a government-not the other way around. And that makes us special among the nations of the earth.

May all of you as Americans never forget your heroic origins, never fail to seek Divine guidance, and never lose your natural God-given optimism.

I favor the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and it must be enforced at gunpoint if necessary.

I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there's purpose and worth to each and every life.

Together, we'll build a far better future for America -- a future of growth, opportunity, and security, anchored by the values of a people who are confident, compassionate, and whose heart is good.

Violence has been Nicaragua's most important export to the world.

America is still an eagle, and she's ready to soar again.