President Thomas S. Monson
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"I pledge my life, my strength — all that I have to offer — in serving him and in directing the affairs of his church in accordance with his will and by his inspiration.
"I am keenly aware of the 15 men who preceded me as president of the church. Many of them I have known personally.
"My earnest prayer is that I might continue to be a worthy instrument in his hands to carry on this great work and to fulfill the tremendous responsibilities which come with the office of president."
"A sweet spirit of unity exists among the general authorities."
"I thank my Father in Heaven for my sweet companion, Frances. This October she and I will celebrate 60 wonderful years of marriage.
"Change for the better can come to all. Over the years we have issued appeals to the less active, the offended, the critic, the transgressor — to come back.
"I would encourage members of the church wherever they may be to show kindness and respect for all people everywhere. The world in which we live is filled with diversity. We can and should demonstrate respect toward those whose beliefs differ from ours.
"We are waging a war with sin, my brothers and sisters, but we need not despair. It is a war we can and will win."
