And so you know what the lesson is in life? Just do what you think is right. Make decisions based upon principle.

The best way to defeat the totalitarian of hate is with an ideology of hope — an ideology of hate — excuse me — with an ideology of hope.

If you're a son or a daughter, and your mom or dad is eligible for Medicare and he or she hasn't signed up, I believe the son or a daughter has a duty to help the mom or dad understand what's available. That's what sons and daughters are supposed to do. That's called love. And a loving son or daughter should take a look and help their folks realize what's possible, help design a drug benefit program that meets your mom or dad's needs.

There is something healthy about people campaigning, saying, this is what I'm for. [Palestinian] President [Abbas] ran on a peace platform. You know, maybe somebody will run on a war platform — you know, vote for me, I promise violence. I don't think they're going to get elected, because I think Palestinian moms want their children to grow up in peace just like American moms want their children to grow up in peace. As a matter of fact, I think the people that campaign for peace will win.

You know, you can't discriminate. Freedom is not a discriminatory thought, at least in the White House — in other words, if you say, certain people should be free, but others shouldn't free. It's a universal thought, as far as I'm concerned.

Self-government relies, in the end, on the governing of the self. That edifice of character is built in families, supported by communities with standards, and sustained in our national life by the truths of Sinai, the Sermon on the Mount, the words of the Koran, and the varied faiths of our people.

I believe we are called to do the hard work to make our communities and quality of life a better place.

The idea of a democracy taking hold in what was a place of tyranny and hatred and destruction is — is such a hopeful moment in the history of the world.

The Oval Office is an interesting place to meet, particularly, people who are beginning to struggle with democracy and freedom because it's a reminder that the institutions, at least in this country, are always bigger than the people. Sometime we've got an all-right President, sometimes not all right. But the presidency, itself, exists.

I believe we ought to love our neighbor like we love ourself, as manifested in public policy through the faith-based initiative where we've unleashed the armies of compassion to help heal people who hurt.

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace.

These are historic times. This is a historic moment in history, as far as I'm concerned.

Government can hand out money, but government cannot put hope in a person's heart, or a sense of purpose in a person's life. Government happens when a loving neighbor puts their arm around somebody who hurts and says, "I love you" and "Can I help you?".

I think a healthy society is one in which people own something.

And I am an optimistic person. I guess if you want to try to find something to be pessimistic about, you can find it, no matter how hard you look, you know?

Freedom frightens people who are terrorists.

By mentoring a child, you shape the character of a child. And it's a high calling in life, because that influence reaches to eternity.

By making the right choices, we can make the right choice for our future.

People can read everything they want into it when they hear "faith-based initiative." That all of a sudden opens everybody's imagination in the world to vast possibilities, some which exist and some which don't.

I had the opportunity to go out to Goree Island and talk about what slavery meant to America. It's very interesting when you think about it, the slaves who left here to go to America, because of their steadfast and their religion and their belief in freedom, helped change America. America is what it is today because of what went on in the past.

I think war is a dangerous place.

We can help somebody who hurts by hugging a neighbor in need.

Sometimes, Washington is one of these towns where the person — people who think they've got the sharp elbow is the most effective person.

The solid truth of the matter is, when you find — if you want to help heal the hurt — if you want to hurt people and help people in pain, the best way to do so is to call upon the great strength of the country, which is the compassion of our fellow Americans.

All of us here in America should believe, and I think we do, that we should be, as I mentioned, a nation of owners. Owning something is freedom, as far as I'm concerned. It's part of a free society... It's a part of — it's of being a — it's a part of — an important part of America.

There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once — shame on — shame on you. You fool me, you can't get fooled again.

Every life matters, whether it be an American life or the life of an Afghan girl.

I think work is incredibly important. Work leads to dignity.

A strong America is America based upon strong families.

People in America understand that we're into a different era, we're heading to a different culture. ...It means that you of course make a living for your family. But it also means that when you find a neighbor in need, you love that person.

In order to defeat evil, you can do so by loving your neighbor like you'd like to be loved yourself.

A country which has been under attack can respond by loving your neighbor like you'd like to be loved yourself.

Walking across the street to a shut-in, saying, "I love you, what can I do to help you?" is part of loving your neighbor like you'd like to be loved yourself.

If America goes to sleep, the rest of the world is in trouble. If we blink, the rest of the world will close their eyes. So we're not blinking, and we're not going to sleep.

And we can show the world the true face of America, as well. Oh, it's a diverse face, no question about it, which is our strength, not our weakness. But it's a face that can be bound by common goals and common values. It's a face that can stand squarely in the face of evil by the collective acts of people doing good in America.

The other thing the volunteers do is they welcome people here, for this is the people's land. This isn't one person's land, it's the people's land, and foreign visitors about the mountain so they can enjoy their time and leave only footprints behind.

I see a peaceful world, I do. The rest of the world watches us very carefully. I like to say, "If the United States blinks, they'll go to sleep." We're not going to blink.

It is awfully hard to realize there can be peace in a place like the Middle East.

There's nothing more deep than recognizing Israel's right to exist. That's the most deep thought of all.... I can't think of anything more deep than that right.

But as a result of evil, there's some amazing things that are taking place in America.

It must be hard to describe how to cause people to love one another.

A job is the best thing that you can do to help anybody.

You know, I don't think there's ever going to be an end to evil.

We have a renewed appreciation of the character of America. We are a generous people, a thoughtful people who hurt.

I've seen fox in here, I've seen all kinds of birds. It's a wonderful spot to come up in here and just kind of think about the budget.

I thank all the — there are more people than I can think that impress me. One of the things that impressed me, besides people's friendliness, is the number of people that said, "I pray for you and your family." For those of you that do that, thanks. It really is something unique about America — you don't have to show me the party registration card.

First, let me say how honored I was to be able to be in the presence of the Holy Father... He's an extraordinary man who is, by virtue of his leadership and his conscience and his presence has not only affected political systems, but affected the hearts and souls of thousands of people all around the world.

I can't tell you what it's like to be in Europe, for example, to be talking about the greatness of America. But the true greatness of America are the people.

Our nation must come together to unite.

We're standing amongst the largest trees on Earth, and some of the very oldest. When the Mayflower arrived on the eastern shore of, this continent, the great sequoias were already here. When the seal was fixed on the Magna Carter, the great sequoias were already here. They were here when the Roman Empire fell, and they were here when the Roman Empire rose. And had Christ himself, on, uhh — stood on this spot, he would have been in the shade of this very tree.

That's what politics is all about, as far as I'm concerned - it's the people's will.

People want civility. We're going to give them civility.

I have said that the sanction regime [against Iraq] is like Swiss cheese. That meant that they weren't very effective.

My pro-life position is I believe there's life. It's not necessarily based in religion. I think there's a life there, therefore the notion of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

I'm hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure.

The great thing about America is everybody should vote.

If you don't stand for anything, you don't stand for anything.

They said, you know, this issue doesn't seem to resignate with the people. And I said, you know something? Whether it resignates or not doesn't matter to me, because I stand for doing what's the right thing, and what the right thing is hearing the voices of people who work.

That's a chapter, the last chapter of the 20th, 20th, the 21st century that most of us would rather forget. The last chapter of the 20th century. This is the first chapter of the 21st century.

Our priorities is our faith.

I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.

One of the common denominators I have found is that expectations rise above that which is expected.

We'll let our friends be the peacekeepers and the great country called America will be the pacemakers.

I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together.

I think we agree, the past is over.

I think anybody who doesn't think I'm smart enough to handle the job is underestimating.

It is not Reaganesque to support a tax plan that is Clinton in nature.

I don't have to accept their tenants. I was trying to convince those college students to accept my tenants. And I reject any labeling me because I happened to go to the university.

The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case.

Will the highways to the Internet become more few?

When I was coming up, it was a dangerous world, and you knew exactly who they were," he said. "It was us vs. them, and it was clear who them was. Today, we are not so sure who the they are, but we know they're there.

This is still a dangerous world. It's a world of madmen and uncertainty and potential mential losses.

Sitting down and reading a 500-page book on public policy or philosophy or something.

We live in a culture of moral indifference, where movies and videos glamorize violence and tolerance is touted as a great virtue.

Making sure every child can read, making sure that we encourage faith-based organizations ... when it comes to helping neighbors in need, making sure that our neighborhoods are safe, making sure that the state of Texas recognizes that people from all walks of life have got a shot at the Texas dream but, most importantly, making sure that government is not the answer to people's problems.