"When it comes to pinning blame, pin the tail on the donkeys."

"A life well-lived is a testament that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"Ronald Reagan was a president of strength. His philosophy was a philosophy of strength - a strong military, a strong economy and strong families."

"We still believe in the America that is a land of opportunity and a beacon of freedom. We believe in the America that challenges each of us to be better and bigger than ourselves."

"It's opportunity. It's opportunity, not a check from government - it's opportunity that has always driven America and defined us as Americans."

"We can not continue to allow this over reliance on government to replace the cornerstone institution that has made the American experience possible."

"He would see civilization in danger of perishing under the oppression of a gigantic paradox: he would see multitudes of people starving in the midst of plenty, and nations preparing for war although pledged to peace."

"You might hold an ethical position that it's wrong to lie, but if you have plans for a war in Iraq, and you want to keep them secret for practical reasons - to reduce casualties, perhaps - and someone asks you about those plans, you may need to lie for a 'good' outcome."