It's useful for activists just to be out there to keep you mindful and not get complacent, even if ultimately you think some of their criticism is misguided.

It still puts burden on some troops of ours who are there [in Afghanistan and Iraq] as advisors and facilitators.

I'm a Christian by choice.

Thanksgiving reminds us that no matter our differences, we're still one people, part of something bigger than ourselves.

[Michelle Obama] used to say to our friends, "Barack's exactly the kind of guy I want to be president. I just wish he didn't want to do it when I was married to him."

I am sorry that they are finding themselves in this situation based on assurances they got from me.

It's important to recognize that you can't have 100 percent security and also then have 100 percent privacy and zero inconvenience.