"A civil society, a peaceful society can't grow with people who are willing to kill in order to stop

"A civil society, a peaceful society can't grow with people who are willing to kill in order to stop progress. And our job is to provide security for the Iraqi people so that a transition can take place."
President Bush
Commenting on the recent spate of violence in Iraq
"We'll help you pay for school, and we'll help even more if you're willing to serve your country. And together, we'll make 2004 the last year that debt and dollar signs come before degrees and dreams for the future."
Sen. John Kerry
Addressing students at the University of New Hampshire