Most of the press is in league with government, or with the status quo.

A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation.

I never knew a government yet that wanted to do anything.

The Israeli government has proved over the past year its commitment to peace, both in words and deeds. By contrast, the Palestinians are posing preconditions for renewing the diplomatic process in a way they have not done over the course of 16 years.

I stand before you today because this vision of government as the engine of opportunity is what I believe in.