"He has worked determinately to prevent predators from attacking our children."
"We are taking positive steps to confront the important challenge of climate change."
"I believe that if we were to leave before this country had an opportunity to stabilize, it would confirm their sense that the United States is incapable of long-term commitments."
"We are taking steps to make health care more affordable and available for small business owners and employees."
"Serving the public—that public service is worthwhile."
"I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs that celebrate the accomplishments of small business owners and their employees."
"There is no more noble profession than to be a teacher."
"A lesson of that terrible day was, threats overseas can come home to hurt us."
"My Administration is committed to continuing the pro-growth economic policies that encourage enterprise and make America the best place in the world to do business."
"The hardest decision a President makes is to ask those men and women to go into harm's way."
"Every day, our Nation's small businesses help enhance the lives of our citizens and lead the way in an economy distinguished by low unemployment."
"Freedom is a gift from the Almighty to every man and woman and child on this Earth."
"My mission is to convince you that serving the public is worthwhile."
"Good decisions cannot be made if you're not making decisions on a consistent set of principles."
"I encourage all Americans to celebrate our country's Dutch heritage and the many ways Dutch Americans have strengthened our Nation."
"We're in a long, ideological struggle."
"I hold the families in my thoughts and prayers."
"That is the most solemn duty of our country, is to protect our country from harm."
