I can document this past week [of presidency] we've put out memos from every agency showing what did we do. Try to be as honest as possible. There's a little hype involved obviously. It's spin because it's our agencies. We feel some pride about it. But tried to be self-critical as well.

America leads - not with bluster, but with persistent, steady resolve.

I've said very clearly, including in a State of the Union address, that I'm against 'don't ask, don't tell' and that we're going to end this policy.

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our Democracy; Tonight is your answer.

The American people are both anxious for change. We're in a time of flux.

Israel must be able to defend itself - by itself - against any threat.

I think that dealing with guns is one way to handle the violent-crime issues that we have in this country.