He told Lincoln: "If you are as happy to get into the White House as I am to get out of it, you must be the happiest man alive!"

VOA: special.2009.07.30

"You know,I never came into these Olympic Games trying to break records or trying to tie any medal count.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

And he made a vow to U.S.military members. "I will never rush the solemn decision of sending you into harm's way.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

You know,I thought there was a possibly an opportunity there to try and turn a pest into something that might be profitable."

VOA: standard.2010.02.07

"It's a serious situation but I also think you have to put things into context."

VOA: standard.2010.04.12

"I remember when I was taken into surgery my wife was with me and told me champion you are not leaving us, you have three children,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.12

I thought they were all pretty good. You're not really into this, are you?

VOA: standard.other

"It is a promise that as long as I am your Commander in Chief, I will only send you into harm's way when it is absolutely necessary, and with the strategy, the well-defined goals, the equipment and the support you need to get the job done,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.22