If we want to invest in the prosperity of our nation, we must invest in the education of our children so that their talents may be fully employed.

The economy has produced 6.1 million jobs since I became president, and if Michael Jordan comes back to the Bulls, it will be 6,100,001 jobs.

Only a fool does not look to explain his mistakes.

Over time, the more we bring China into the world, the more the world will bring freedom to China.

The simple fact is that we must not-and we will not-surrender our borders to those who wish to exploit our history of compassion and justice.

Americans long to be united. After 9/11, we all just wanted to be one nation. Not a single American on September the 12, 2001, cared who won the next presidential election.

If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.