The primary limit to our ability to develop the technology necessary for ballistic missile defense is our commitment to do so.

Though we thank God that our prisoners are home and our casualties were fewer than widely predicted, we must not forget all the innocents who have suffered as a result of the war.

We give thanks for the remarkable unity of our people throughout the conflict.

We need to unleash that creative genius to create the best schools in the world.

We have proved that it is possible to intercept a ballistic missile warhead in space.

This is priority. And I am committed as President to working with you and to supporting you in achieving these national goals.

There is no single issue that determines more about America, about our dreams and our destiny, than education.

Today, U.S. forces abroad and U.S. allies live under a growing threat from ballistic missile attack.

Ballistic missile defenses threaten no one.

America's future walks through the doors of our schools every single day.

We can do far better in protecting our troops and our friends and allies.