Democracy is rooted in compromise, not conquest.

We are hopeful that we will be able to be current with our peacekeeping obligations to the U.N.

We can envision an era of increasing peace.

We must inspire our people to look beyond their immediate fears toward a broader horizon.

It is critical in this new era that we get that relationship right.

The United States intends to be helpful to all parties concerned in promoting an amicable resolution of the withdrawal issue.

American leadership is essential for ourselves and for others.

I believe—I know that together we can extend this moment of miracles into an age of great work and new wonders.

The United States intends to remain engaged and to lead.

Today, the traffic across that bridge is brisk and crowded indeed.

I believe it is a beneficial step.

Today, I suggest that we all raise our glass in a toast to make those visions new and real.

We seek to complete the mission in a way that does not result in the anarchy returning to Mogadishu.

I look forward to working with him in the months ahead to make sure that the issues that we're working on together bear fruit.

There are three of the great challenges that can cast shadows over achieving the vision of expanding freedom.

New possibilities for peace and progress unfold almost daily.

We must all ask ourselves what we can do and what we should do as a community of nations.

We reserve our right to act unilaterally when that is necessary.