This is the city of dreamers and time and again it's the place where the greatest dream of all, the American dream, has been tested and has triumphed.

No place epitomizes the American experience and the American spirit more than New York City.

The American dream belongs to all of us.

The American dream is about freedom.

I've not only pursued the American dream, I've achieved it. I suppose we could say the last few years, I've also achieved the American nightmare.

In this remarkable time for the world, I refuse to believe it's time to stop believing in the possibilities of our remarkable country. I refuse to accept the downsizing of the American Dream. I refuse to bet against American entrepreneurial spirit and American ingenuity.The competition's tough, and it requires us to be tougher - tough-minded, never hard hearted.