“It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system...” — George Washington Quote

“It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it.”

“It is impossible to reason without arriving at a Supreme Being.”

“Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.”

“The president's duty to faithfully execute his office includes not only a duty of loyalty to the nation but also a duty of care - a duty to act with reasonable diligence and upon a reasonable basis.”

“This election marks a significant moment in Haiti; it not only serves as the basis of hope along the road to democracy, but also serves as a testament to the resolve and character of the Haitian people during their long struggle for peace, reconciliation, and prosperity.”

“We don't have any rules about how we depict violence, or how much violence is in a movie. It's a calibration on a case-by-case basis.”