We've evolved a lot since 9/11 also, in terms of our law enforcement capabilities, our intelligence capabilities, military, counterterrorism.

We cannot meet 21st Century challenges with a 20th Century bureaucracy.

Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it...The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented.

Insist that the first question each of us asks isn't "What's good for me?" but "What's good for the country my children will inherit?

With the changing economy, no one has lifetime employment. But community colleges provide lifetime employability.

I can't even get a credit card without three credit bureaus saying I'm good enough.

I feel good when I'm engaged in what I think are the core issues of the society, and those core issues to me are what's happening to poor folks in this society.