Hilary's achievement shows that with the right support, back-up, funding and determination to go out and give it a go, anything is possible.

It was a time of a very weak economy. So even though our advisers urged us to trim our sails, we didn't. And now the success will strengthen our entire institution.

As Lincoln ended his earthly journey in Springfield, so too we may end our national celebration there.

Lincoln may be a revered icon, but he's also an historical figure about whom passions often run high. Certainly, we would like to make a vigorous and healthy debate about Lincoln and his legacy an important part of our bicentennial activities.

Our goal is both to enhance appreciation of one of our greatest leaders and his legacy, but, perhaps more broadly, to stimulate a broader interest in history amongst Americans of all different ages and backgrounds. It's an opportunity for profound civic renewal.

I would take my sports card collection and my picture albums. Everything else is replaceable.

I would expect that issue will be settled in the next five or 10 years,

You know, if it took a normal adult human male nine months to have an orgasm, maybe he’d finally get it.