“I don't know that atheists should be considered citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God.”

“A volunteer is a person who can see what others cannot see; who can feel what most do not feel. Often, such gifted persons do not think of themselves as volunteers, but as citizens - citizens in the fullest sense: partners in civilization.”

“I have opinions of my own - strong opinions - but I don't always agree with them.”

“We're enjoying sluggish times, and not enjoying them very much.”

“See, free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction." —George W. Bush, Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 3, 2003”

“I support same-sex civil unions and I believe no should be denied their rights”

“So, I'm lying on the couch and Laura walks in and I say, 'Free at last,' and she says 'You're free all right, you're free to do the dishes.' So I say, 'You're talking to the former president, baby,' and she said, 'consider this your new domestic policy agenda.”