There's nothing more pleasing than watching America move forward with purpose.

We will not tolerate those who think they can do their dirty work in the same quarters where disadvantaged Americans struggle to build a better life.

We ain't seen nothing yet!

Prosperity has a purpose.

The Local Rail Service Assistance Program has already fulfilled the purpose for which it was created.

You hold history in your hands if, as I say, you vote.

Read my lips! No new taxes!

We started it 8 years ago, and we're going to continue it.

You have inspired me, and this is so wonderful to see all of you out here.

To be weak is to invite war.

When you have to change horses in midstream, doesn't it make good sense to switch to a horse that's going the same way you are?

America must never be weak.

America's economy is a Grand Prix racer.

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1989, Public Law 100-463.

Making the team and then not showing up for the big game.

We have a secret weapon: the best blankety-blank men and women in the whole world.

God's country.

I do hereby proclaim the week of October 2 through October 8, 1988, as National Paralysis Awareness Week.