“For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings. And, folks, this is unacceptable in America.”

“For every fatal shooting, there are about 3 non-fatal shootings. Folks, this is unacceptable in America.”

“America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace - a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman.”

“Today our nation saw evil...and we responded with the best of America.”

“We'll let our friends be the peacekeepers and the great country called America will be the pacemakers.”

“You work three jobs? Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic that you're doing that." To a divorced mother of three, Omaha, Nebraska, Feb. 4, 2005”

“Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.”