We have a lot of reasons to be optimistic in America.

There's an optimism in our country that is undeniable.

There's nothing wrong with a fellow following in his father's footsteps.

The tax relief was a vital part of this economic recovery.

We want people owning something in America.

I love to come to centers of excellence.

A society that doesn't want to leave any child behind is a society which says, 'Show me whether or not the curriculum is working.'

The Catholic school system provides an incredibly important service in our country.

That's not too much to ask, is it, for a society, to be able to read at grade level by third grade?

In order to achieve it, you've got to have the right mindset.

We want our public schools to succeed.