Free societies are hopeful societies. And free societies will be allies against these hateful few who have no conscience, who kill at the whim of a hat.
We can’t impose freedom, but we can eliminate roadblocks to freedom, and to allow free societies to develop.
Dealing with Congress is a matter of give and take. The president doesn’t get everything he wants, the Congress doesn’t get everything they want. But we’re finding good common ground. A dictatorship would be a heck of a lot easier, there’s no question about it.
I don’t make any apologies for what I do on the campaign trail.
Some of you in this room support higher taxes. I welcome your enthusiasm and am glad to report that the IRS takes both money orders and checks.
The crew of the shuttle Columbia did not return safely to Earth; yet we can pray that all are safely home.
We reflect on what has been lost and comfort those enduring a profound grief. And somehow we know that a brighter morning will come.
Our security is assured by our perseverance and by our sure belief in the success of liberty.
I have made education a top priority of this Administration because when we get it right, when every child learns, America will be a more hopeful place.
I had watched Dad climb into the biggest arena and succeed. I wanted to find out if I had what it took to join him.
Victory means exit strategy, and it’s important for the president to explain to us what the exit strategy is.
Evil men, obsessed with ambition and unburdened by conscience, must be taken very seriously-and we must stop them before their crimes can multiply.
Our nation is somewhat sad, but we’re angry. There’s a certain level of blood lust, but we won’t let it drive our reaction. We’re steady, clear-eyed and patient, but pretty soon we’ll have to start displaying scalps.
If we don’t stop extending our troops all around the world in nation-building missions, we’re going to have a serious problem coming down the road.
I’m for a stronger death penalty.
So thank you for reminding me about the importance of being a good mom and a great volunteer as well.
We spent a lot of time talking about Africa, as we should. Africa is a nation that suffers from incredible disease.
I couldn’t imagine somebody like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Chanukah.
Do you have blacks, too?
I am here to make an announcement that this Thursday, ticket counters and airplanes will fly out of Ronald Reagan Airport.