Half a world away nations that once lived under oppression and tyranny are now budding democracies due in large part to America 's leadership and the sacrifices of our military.

I ask you: turn a deaf ear to the special interests. Let politics stand down for a while. don't waste anytime thinking about future elections until we've done our jobs here.

Ladies and gentlemen: There can be no greater investment in Alabama's future than an investment in education.

Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the "hero" within us is revealed.

I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.

For too long, we have focused on our differences - in our politics and backgrounds, in our race and beliefs - rather than cherishing the unity and pride that binds us together.

Perseverance is a virtue that cannot be understated.

According to our Christian ethics, we're supposed to love God, love each other and help take care of the poor. It is immoral to charge somebody making $5,000 an income tax.

Drugs are the enemies of ambition and hope - and when we fight against drugs we are fighting for the future.

The fight for reform comes down to a simple goal: giving our citizens the confidence that government serves the people first and the people only.

Tolerating evil leads only to more evil. And when good people stand by and do nothing while wickedness reigns, their communities will be consumed.

By means of industry and perseverance you will rise higher and higher.

When you see the results, you forget the pain.

But in good time you'll see that sometimes what matters isn't what one gives but what one gives up.

If Miss Honeychurch ever takes to live as she plays, it will be very exciting--both for us and for her.

There isn't anything in the world that can't be made better.

Praise and disgrace cause fear.

Don't say I gotta do anything in life. There is nothing you gotta do. But I want to.

Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from betraying guilt!

It's sometimes a painful process. It's a change that has to be motivated by a higher purpose, by the willingness to subordinate what you think you want now for what you want later.

The only amaranthine flower on earth is virtue; the only lasting treasure, truth.