We know that the Constitution wisely separates church from state, but remember: the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

Every day Saddam remains in power with chemical weapons, biological weapons, and the development of nuclear weapons is a day of danger for the United States.

I support development and deployment of a limited national missile defense. Few if any of our duties surpass our obligation to provide for the common defense of our nation.

I mean, accidents happen. You learn from them and you try to make sure they don't happen again.

In this era of uncertainty and conflict, the United States - blessed with the world's strongest military, most ingenious economy, and most tolerant society - remains a model and leader to the world.

I also know that there have been many times in our history when the proximity of an election has induced exactly the kind of leadership and consensus-building that produce progress in our democracy.

Global warming is not a conqueror to kneel before - but a challenge to rise to. A challenge we must rise to.

I miss the days when faith was discussed in public and not the most intimate details of our personal lives.

While so much of our economic life is thriving, too much of our moral life is still stagnating. As a people, we need to reaffirm our faith.

The stronger our gun control laws are, the fewer acts of violence.

I believe that our national security lies not just in protecting our borders, but in bridging divides.

As long as she had books and money, nothing could be a catastrophe.

Infusing the cultural war with love, respect and empathy is the responsibility of every one who cares about the health and wellbeing of women, our families and communities, and our democracy.

And habits are hell's own substitute for good intentions. Habits are the ruin of ambition, of initiative, of imagination. They're the curse of marriage and the after-bane of death.

No one can hurt you without teaching a life's lesson. So accept it with love and kindness.

The gospel impacts the way we do our work in ways that hopefully brings a greater flourishing to our world.

What music appeals to in us it is difficult to know; what we do know is that music reaches a zone so deep that madness itself cannot penetrate there.

It’s not about finding your voice, it’s about giving yourself permission to use your voice.

There comes a time when you have to drop your burdens in order to fight for yourself and your dreams.

May I so boldly suggest that this Thanksgiving, we focus on one-on-one conversations, instead of broadcasting our lives to the masses.

Reminds me of the red dress you wore the first time I had you. That was it for me, you know. You devastated me. There was no coming back from that.