The Iranian people are getting restive because of the challenges that sanctions have posed to their economy.

The Tea Party I have huge disagreements with, obviously. But I give them credit for having activated themselves. And they made a difference in terms of moving the Republican Party, in terms of moving the country in a particular direction. It's a direction I disagreed with. But it showed that, in fact, you get involved, if your voice is heard it has an impact.

If everything seems to be the same and no distinctions are made, then we won't know what to protect. We won't know what to fight for.

The Cuban people must know that they have a friend and partner in the United States of America.

Because as tough as things have been, I am convinced you are tougher. I've seen your passion and I've seen your service... I've seen a generation eager, impatient even, to step into the rushing waters of history and change its course.

The Iranians may simply try to run out the clock.

Medicare in particular, will run out of money, and we will not be able to sustain that program.