A durable, long-term U.S.-China strategic relationship is even more important now than in previous decades. The relationship will continue to grow and prosper to the mutual benefit of all peoples.

You have to look at the history of the Middle East in particular. It has been one of failure and frustration, of feudalism and tribalism.

The world awaits Beijing's hosting of the 2008 Olympics, an occasion which will bring into the global spotlight the dramatic advances China is making in enhancing the quality of life for its people.

Practice rather than preach. Make of your life an affirmation, defined by your ideals, not the negation of others. Dare to the level of your capability then go beyond to a higher level.

That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude.

I am in control here, in the White House.

To declare the Cold War over, and declare democracy has won out over totalitarianism, is a measure of arrogance and wrong-headedness.

I probably carry more scar tissue on my derrière than any other candidate-that's political scar tissue.

Then came the hostage crisis during which Carter did nothing to rattle the ayatollahs who hung tough until Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, when they suddenly backed down.

Let them march all they want, as long as they continue to pay their taxes.

Israel is the largest American aircraft carrier in the world that cannot be sunk, does not carry even one American soldier, and is located in a critical region for American national security.

Actors, " he says, "should only be superficial on the surface.

Some people say that I have an attitude- Maybe I do. But I think that you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does- that makes you a winner right there.

If the Constitution is adopted (and it was) the Union will be in fact and in theory an association of States or a Confederacy.

The Senate gathered to say goodbye to Vice President Joe Biden. Biden has been a presence there for more than 40 years.

Your mind is like a sponge, in the sense that it would come in handy when cleaning off a countertop or something like that.

In 1992, fans of our feline temptress got another chance to sink their claws into the new and exciting tales of Catwoman in 'Batman: The Animated Series.'

Oh, how quickly things changed! Why didn't happiness last for ever? For ever wasn't a bit too long.

All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.

The devil never gave a gift for free.

You, who are ashamed of your poverty, and blush for your calling, are a snob; as are you who boast of your wealth.