It is time for a new compact among the civilized peoples of this world to eradicate war at its most fundamental source: the corruption of young minds by violent ideology.

Climate change is one of the issues I worry most about because its impacts are enormous. But they're gradual, they're not immediate.

we will encourage more Americans to study in Muslim communities

I am who I am. You sort of get what you see with me.

I look forward to teaching the occasional class, 'cause I was a professor. And I had fun doing it.

I'm determined to disagree with people without being disagreeable. That's part of the empathy. Empathy doesn't just extend to cute little kids. You have to have empathy when you're talking to some guy who doesn't like black people.

The problem is that, over time, big pieces of business that have to get done without leadership from Washington, don't get done.