As I've said many times, I believe that change comes not from the top down but from the bottom up.

I have talked to families who are having to make different choices about the food they buy because they're out an extra $100 or $150 or even $200 a month that used to go groceries now goes to the gas tank.

We know that faith and values can be a source of strength in our own lives. That's what it's been to me.

I've talked to families who are having to make different choices about the food they buy because they're out an extra $100 or $150 or even $200 a month that used to go to groceries now goes to the gas tank.

The fact is leaders in both parties have recognized the value of a partnership between the White House and faith-based groups.

The fact is, leaders in both parties have recognized the value of a partnership between the White House and faith-based groups.

I believe that change comes not from the top down, but from the bottom up. And few are closer to the people than our churches, our synagogues, our temples, and our mosques.

I have found for the first time my patriotism challenged, at times as a result of my own carelessness, more often as a result of the desire by some to score political points and raise fears and doubts about who I am and what I stand for.

I will never question the patriotism of others in this campaign. And I will not stand idly by when I hear others question mine.

I found, for the first time, my patriotism challenged at times as a result of my own carelessness. More often as a result of the desire by some to score political points and raise fears and doubts about who I am and what I stand for.

I remember listening to my grandmother telling stories about her work on a bomber assembly line during World War II. I remember my grandfather handing me his dog tags from his time in Patton's army and understanding that his defense of…