"We are the number one economy in the world, and we ought to continue to pursue those kinds of policies that ensure that we maintain that position, like innovation and like technology and like education and like just research and development and discovery."

"As President Bush has said on numerous occasions, it is the government's role to create the conditions, the friendly environment, that will attract capital."

"This is my first opportunity to visit this part of North Africa, so I am going to be able to go back home and talk about this beautiful country and encourage Americans to travel here."

"I am on my way to Ghana tomorrow morning and you just need to know that this Administration is very focused on doing all we can to promote economic development in this part of the world, in Africa, throughout Africa, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa."

"Temperamentally I'm not a natural producer, because I don't have the patience."

"All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it."

"If you wait until your children are high school seniors to spring it on them that there's not a whole lot of money for school, they won't have too many options."

"The best way to deal with that is to live in a fully conscious, compassionate, loving way. Don't wait until you're on your deathbed to recognize that this is the only way to live."