You always hear about waste and abuse in Washington. And usually it doesn't mean much, because nobody ever finds where that waste and abuse is.

My goal is not to resolve conflicts and tensions in the region through more war. My goal is to make sure that, you know, we are able to negotiate a deal that we can verify.

We may come from different places and have different stories, but we share common hopes, and one very American dream.

I just want to go through Central Park and watch folks passing by. Spend the whole day watching people. I miss that.

In the United States, if 43 percent of eligible voters do not vote, then democracy is weakened.

Internationally, I have obviously been deeply concerned about how we fight the terrorist threat.

I wouldn't advise [people] to be silent.