Religion kept some of my relatives alive because it was all they had. If they hadn't had some hope of heaven some companionship in Jesus they probably would have committed suicide their lives were so hellish.
In its history Europe has committed so many massacres and horrors that it should bow its own head in shame.
Whether it's making sure that families have access to quality health care and child care or making sure that our children receive the best educational opportunities we can give them we must remain committed to these needs because our children are our future.
I think first and foremost everybody should understand that Canadians are strongly committed to the system of universal health insurance to the principle that your ability to pay does not determine your access to critical medical service.
Genuine happiness can only be achieved when we transform our way of life from the unthinking pursuit of pleasure to one committed to enriching our inner lives when we focus on 'being more' rather than simply having more.
Many great actions are committed in small struggles.
Someone has to stay on the line and say no we can do this by cutting spending and reducing the size of government. That's what I was committed to doing.
National security is the first duty of government but we are also committed to reversing the substantial erosion of civil liberties.
Clinton's successor in the White House George W. Bush was committed to expanding government spending for faith-based initiatives.
Commitment is a big part of what I am and what I believe. How committed are you to winning? How committed are you to being a good friend? To being trustworthy? To being successful? How committed are you to being a good father a good teammate a good role model? There's that moment every morning when you look in the mirror: Are you committed or are you not?