"I learned a good deal about economics, and about America, from the author of the Reagan tax reforms - the great Jack Kemp. What gave Jack that incredible enthusiasm was his belief in the possibilities of free people, in the power of free enterprise and strong communities to overcome poverty and despair. We need that same optimism right now."

"There is a consensus of willing leaders from both parties coalescing around the right way forward in health care. Reform should address government-imposed inequities and barriers to true choice and competition."

"Throughout human history, the American Idea has done more to help the poor than any other economic system ever designed."

"What we heard today was not fiscal leadership from our Commander-in-Chief, what we heard today was a political broadside from our Campaigner-in-Chief."

"The true measure of a man is joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"True wisdom begins when you realize wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

"He was as great as a man can be without morality."

"We would like to get to a point in our society where people really are colorblind and this message would not have to be told anymore. Unfortunately, we're not there yet."