Instilling sound character in our children is essential to maintaining the strength of our nation into the 21st century.

Individual character involves honoring and embracing certain core ethical values; honesty, respect, responsibility . . . Parents must teach their children from the earliest age the difference between right and wrong. But we must all do our part.

You live in a country that makes it harder to raise children than any other country in the world. You vote for me and I'll give you family values.

Character is a journey, not a destination.

If we want to invest in the prosperity of our nation, we must invest in the education of our children so that their talents may be fully employed.

We can honor Dr. King's sacrifice. We can help his children fulfill their legacy. ... Every one of us are in a way the children of Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King.