Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man.

Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families but for our communities and our country.

We rededicate ourselves to the very idea of America, an idea born in revolution and renewed through two centuries of challenge.

My fellow Americans, you, too, must play your part in our renewal.

We need each other, and we must care for one another.

Today we celebrate the mystery of American renewal.

The American people have summoned the change we celebrate today.

Our Nation can summon from its myriad diversity the deepest measure of unity.

We must do what America does best: offer more opportunity to all and demand more responsibility from all.

Our greatest strength is the power of our ideas, which are still new in many lands.

Let us all take more responsibility not only for ourselves and our families but for our communities and our country.

Let us begin anew with energy and hope, with faith and discipline.

It is time to break the bad habit of expecting something for nothing from our Government or from each other.

We must meet challenges abroad as well as at home.

Every year from now on, we are going to have more registered voters and more people voting. We are going to make the system work.

Our nation faces two deficits, a budget deficit and an investment deficit.

I’m going to work my heart out with these people to construct a strong, long-term plan for economic growth, for jobs, for incomes, and to reduce our national debt.

Leon Panetta brought a unique combination of strong leadership and superb technical skills.