You do not export democracy through the Defense Department or the Defense Secretary. You do it through trade agreements, through the Department of Commerce and favorable agreements with our friends and neighbors across the globe.

It is equally demonstrable that so far as Texas is concerned, there have been equal confusion, insecurity and injustice in the administration of the State governments.

We didn’t think taxes ought to go up. They ought to go down. We didn’t think the census ought to be weakened.

I believe all life has value, from conception to natural death. And I believe the intentional taking of human life, except to save lives, should be a capital offense, as it is in most states...

The Iranian government intends to use the nuclear program for peaceful purposes, but must convince international public opinion of that.

Usually a poem takes shape accoustically – a line or a pair of lines will repeat itself in my ear.

I oppose the president’s plan to privatize Social Security.

Politics is a contest among people of diverse backgrounds and philosophies, advocating different solutions to common problems. The system only works when principled, energetic people participate.

The American people have been denied important information for their own protection.

But, sir, I shall take the path of duty and shall not swerve from it.

I’ve got two daughters. 9 years old and 6 years old. I am going to teach them first of all about values and morals. But if they make a mistake, I don’t want them punished...

A strong economy begins with a strong, well-educated workforce.

Vote counting and ballot collecting does not occur in the light of day. There are too many occasions when observers and opposing parties lose contact with the ballots.

Well, many of us believe that excessive media concentration is a subject that ought to be addressed, and it is, of course, the intention of the majority party not to allow that to be discussed.

What we’ve proven is that you can protect the environment, use it wisely and grow the economy and that there is no conflict between the two.

Our seniors have worked long and hard to better the economy, raise families and serve their communities. They deserve to live independent and active lives in their golden years.

I opposed Clinton’s budget deal in 1997 because he brought in $115 billion cut in Medicare that created greater pressure for providers not to participate.

They have given me the imprimatur of a serious writer, which I knew I was but could not claim publicly until they gave it to me.

In recent remarks, Chairman Michael Powell called on Congress to dramatically increase penalties available to prosecute clear cases of violation.

In March of 1933 we witnessed a revolution in manner, in mores, in the definition of government. What before had been black or white sprang alive with color.

Modern medical advances have helped millions of people live longer, healthier lives. We owe these improvements to decades of investment in medical research.

Renewable energy also creates more jobs than other sources of energy – most of these will be created in the struggling manufacturing sector, which will pioneer the new energy future by investment that allows manufacturers...

We need to get our sons and daughters home and their responsibility for the security of Iraq needs to be assumed by Iraqis who will stand up and toe the line for their countries.

I still happen to think the United States is the greatest place in the world to invest.

I got called back into the Navy during the Korean War.

The allied soldiers saved Europe from Nazi tyranny, and for that, all freedom loving people around the globe owe them a debt of gratitude.

I fear that CAFTA will accelerate the demise of these domestic textile jobs.

Survival is nothing more than recovery.

The fact that the talk may be boring or turgid or uninspiring should not cause us to forget the fact that it is preferable to war.

Freedom from militarism will give the German people the opportunity, if they will but seize it, to apply their great energies and abilities to the works of peace.

I do not believe in inspiration, but I must have a title in order to work, otherwise I am lost.

The relationship between reader and characters is very difficult. It is even more peculiar than the relationship between the writer and his characters.

Our universities and museums are respected around the country.

We have the largest economy and the strongest military in the world. Our core values of freedom and opportunity are ascendant around the globe.

Israelis can be proud of the vibrant democracy that they have created, and I know that many Rhode Islanders share my deep appreciation for the close friendship between our two nations.

But I can tell you what your folly and injustice will compel us to do. It will compel us to be free from your domination, and more self-reliant than we have been.

Of everyone else who was running, and there were some very talented people, none of them had anywhere near the experience I had in hiring people, holding them accountable, creating systems for accountability.

Look at all the Misfits products that came out. We never made a dime off it.

Everything from cars to DVD players to fruits and vegetables are cheaper and better because of the free flow of trade with other nations.

Business leaders expect to be held accountable to their shareholders, their customers, their employees and to their communities.

Nurses are an integral component of the health care system, and it is important that we recognize the over 2.7 million registered nurses for the significant work that they do.

Challenge America grants go to the towns and hamlets of this sprawling country, where big touring companies will rarely go, and major actors, actresses, writers and artists may never appear in person.

We must speed up the deployment of broadband in order to bring high-speed data services to homes and businesses. The spread of information technology has contributed to a steady growth in U.S. productivity.

My latest works are these things with light bulbs.

We need to open up the future. We also need to keep everything valuable from the past.

There is no disputing that Lincoln was a great man.

I’ve gone from being one of the youngest governors to now the longest consecutive serving governor in the country.

There is still this ‘Lords of Yesteryear’ mentality that tries to keep holding on to resource policies that were designed a century ago.

The Inland Empire is indeed species rich, but we have been hit hard by jobs lost by ESA. That is why we need to take into account the human cost.

I am pleased with the direction we are moving in.