I might not have been President if it hadn't been for school music. Learning improves in school environments where there are comprehensive music programs.

I personally don't believe we ought to be raising taxes or cutting spending, either one, until we get this economy off the ground. I'll pay more, but it won't solve the problem.

Turning 50 gives me more yesterdays than tomorrows.

On Bill Clinton: I have a simple question: Who's the last President to give you a balanced budget?

For four years we've been cooperating exhaustively

If you believe in a security strategy - a strategy of more friends and fewer enemies, a strategy of greater cooperation and a strategy of keeping America better at home as we grow more diverse - we have to build the minds and hearts to build this kind of world.

Everybody knows that I have tougher ethics rules than any previous President.