George W. Bush: “It takes 4 rounds in the playoffs, 16 wins, before an NHL player can skate with the Stanley Cup.”

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.