In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted, for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things -- some celebrated, but more often men and women obscure in their labor -- who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.

I said in a forum on health care if the Republicans can come up with a system that insures more people cheaper, better I will be the first one.

I wish the country had fewer lawyers and more engineers.

I just miss - I miss being anonymous.

When it comes to crime, the violent crime rate in America has been lowered during my presidency and any time in the last three, four decades.

Elections are always a little bit funny. People start saying things and emphasizing differences. After the election, my hope is, is that people start emphasizing what we have in common.

I like my quiet time. There is a writer's sensibility in me sometimes, where I step back.