We must ensure our system of higher education offers world-class quality for a world-class economy.

Many have left their families to defend our freedom. We salute their bravery; we express our appreciation and support to their families. And we pray for their safe return.

We stand strong together - as Americans - many cultures, races and faiths, but one nation under God.

If we are to create tomorrow's jobs, we can't remain frozen in time in yesterday's tax system.

Whether we knew many who died on September 11 or personally knew none, we all lost something on that day. Innocence. Security. A trust that our homeland would always be safe.

We live in a land like no other - a land of freedom and opportunity unparalleled on the face of the globe.

Let us seize the special opportunity that is ours to act boldly and decisively at a time when the eyes of our fellow citizens, both present and future, are upon us.

In this global economy, no jobs are safe. High-speed Internet connections and low-cost, skilled labor overseas are an explosive combination.

We will never forget the passengers of Flight 93, who courageously confronted the terrorists, defeating another planned attack on America. They are the heroes for our times.

A dynamic economy begins with a good education.

We all share a common goal - we want our children to succeed.

I can wait until my heart bleeds with sorrow.

I have been dealing with back problems since 1995 when I was with the Blackhawks, and I've only missed part of one season because of it. That was last season in Toronto.

I don't mind doing the green-screen stuff at all, and in fact it's a lot like black-box theater, which I did plenty of in New York.

Mathematicians do not study objects, but the relations between objects.

Real talent will get through whatever the obstacles.

I will not be making appointments to a committee that is not bipartisan.

The mass of men live lives of quiet exasperation.

I just feel like if I do good work, then people should respect me for the work I do.

Christmas means Jesus came down and got involved in suffering. He hears your cries.