George W. Bush: “This is not an amnesty program.”

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.

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

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

The actions taken by my Administration in response to the financial crisis have laid the groundwork for a return to economic growth and job creation.