What is portrayed as high-minded positions on issues sometimes is just designed to carve out some of their commercial interests.

We remain more than a collection of red states and blue states. We are and forever will be the United States of America.

I bowled a 129... It was like the Special Olympics or something!

Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent. A strong spirit transcends rules,' Prince once said - and nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his band, and all who loved him.

When your team loses, everybody gets deflated. And it's hard, and it's challenging.

After my election there was talk of a postracial America. And such a vision, however well intended, was never realistic.

Do I wish that things were more orderly in Washington and rational and people listened to the best arguments and compromised and operated in a more thoughtful and organized fashion? Absolutely. But when you look at history that's been the exception rather than the norm.