Script for New Americans

WOMAN'S VOICE: A lot of new Americans arrived today. They were neither Republican nor Democrat, but someone held them close and hoped. Be healthy. Learn a lot.

It takes leadership to give everyone a shot at the American dream, to make sure every child learns to read, to strengthen Social Security, to keep America strong, to unite—not divide—and let every American look at the White House and be proud.

George W. Bush for president.

Script for Once

WOMAN'S VOICE: Once in a hundred years our nation has this chance—to be at peace, to be prosperous, to do something good with it all. This is the time to tackle the tough things.

Shouldn't our grandkids find Social Security secure? Shouldn't we raise standards so every child learns to read? Shouldn't we keep America strong and rebuild our military? Shouldn't the president unite—not divide—and renew America's purpose?

George W. Bush for president.

Script for Hard Things

GEORGE W. BUSH: This is a moment in history when we have a chance to focus on tough problems. It's not always popular to say, "Our children can't read," or "Social Security needs improving," or "We have a budget surplus and a deficit of values."

But those are the right things to say, and the right way to make America better for everyone is be bold and decisive, to unite instead of divide. Now is the time to do the hard things.