Then we can help these failed states turn around and give their people a better life. This, too, is a critical part of this global war on terrorism, and Canada and the United States are together.

We will have a border that is open for business, open for tourism, open for legitimate travelers; but that is closed to terrorists and drug pushers and smugglers and others who seek to break the law.

This ability to have reliable sources of energy and a reliable transmission of energy here in North America is critical for both of us and for Mexico as we want to keep our economies growing.

The agreement to place the binational planning group at our new Northern Command was also signed in December.

We are very grateful for what the Ontario provincial government is doing, and for cooperation from provincial and local police forces all across Canada.

Much has been accomplished during the last year in the campaign against terrorism. This struggle will require vigilance, perseverance and sacrifice for many years to come.

When I was Governor of Massachusetts, we worked to get Sable Island gas into New England.

Yet there is disappointment in Washington and in the United States that Canada is not supporting us fully.

We need to defeat al Queda and other terrorist organizations.

When you think about the day-to-day, positive impact on the lives of U.S. citizens, there is no relationship that we have in the world that is more important than our relationship with Canada.

Canada is preparing to play a major role in the continued stability and security of Afghanistan through ISAF.

We judge others by their actions and ourselves by our intentions. We need to offer grace to all, because we all need a little grace.

The only way to learn who you are is to leave home.

How did you do that?” Mr. Poe asked. “Nice girls shouldn’t know how to do such things.” “My sister is a nice girl,” Klaus said, “and she knows how to do all sorts of things.

Be present - and see what a difference it makes in your lives and in the world.

The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

My problem with new writers is that it takes me five or six years to memorise the right names.

The quicksilver of creativity will not be solidified by legal pronouncement; it will necessarily flow into new and sometimes frightening fields.

I have never had an office that I work out of and work has become intertwined with my personal life.

I don't think there's ever a time where I step back and say I wish I was something different. I'm doing what I love to do.

It's abundantly clear that we already have extraterrestrials living among us, and people are stepping forward who can communicate with them.