I will not shrink from the hard decisions and the persistent efforts that are needed.

We are a party that says yes.

We do have an investment in our own hemisphere.

We've had a net increase in the last 20 months of 6 million jobs.

I think you all know that the Congress has acted effectively to give me a chance to reorganize the structure of Government.

I hope that all of you who have helped today... will leave here with another additional commitment.

We belong to the right party.

You ought to have a list of several hundred people that you could call on the telephone...

We've strengthened the principles of democracy.

The Democratic Party quite often is divided within itself.

That's what we need for the Congress as well.

We have a conviction, exemplified by our party, that every American who wants to work can find work.

We're the strongest nation on Earth economically; we're the strongest nation on Earth politically; we're the strongest nation on Earth militarily.

The last problem I'd like to point out to you is one that perhaps is of most interest to me, except maybe the military.

I campaigned for 2 years around our country.

I need him there. He's a personal friend.

There's no limit to what you can do if you're willing.

I don't believe in a big brother in Washington telling you how to run your business.