We take this job seriously because we know the truth of some other words that Teddy Roosevelt spoke.

The simple fact is government had taken a stand against families.

Today the Cup that went down under has come back up.

The bulk of the people on welfare aren't just lazy bums or cheaters—they want nothing more than to be independent.

Our current welfare system is not only a failure but counterproductive.

One of your crewmen caught a glimpse of just how much it all meant to you.

I am pleased to forward the Report to the Congress.

Congratulations! You performed up to the highest standards in conditions that were arduous and exhausting.

Well, gentlemen of the Stars & Stripes, for a few days you enabled us all to become airborne, and we thank you.

I do hereby proclaim to Dennis Conner and the crew of Stars and Stripes the heartfelt congratulations and appreciation of our Nation for a job well done.

I just want you to know that I've heard again and again, from Dennis and others, that the Australian people could not have been more open, friendly, or sportsmanlike.

Moving back to concepts like limited government and the free market created one of the most important social and economic revolutions in our history.