The other day the President said, I know you've had some rough times, and I want to do something that will show the nation what faith that I have in you, in your maturity and sense of responsibility. He paused, then said, would you like a puppy?

I have a very good family. I'm very fortunate to have a very good family. I believe very strongly in the family. It's one of the things we have in our platform, is to talk about it.

We will invest in our people, quality education, job opportunity, family, neighborhood, and yes, a thing we call America.

I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change.

The future will be better tomorrow.