The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength.
The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom.
Everywhere that freedom stirs, let tyrants fear.
I understand everybody in this country doesn't agree with the decisions I've made. And I made some tough decisions. But people know where I stand.
Our nation must come together to unite.
Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expect the same of us.