Even when you go up ramp, and you think about [Franklin D. Roosevelt] wheeling himself up, you know, got a little cigarette holder in his mouth, and it, that, that awe that you feel, that reverence that you feel for the place never entirely leaves.

We can't change the way Washington works unless we first change how Congress works.

We've got to stop the name-calling and we've got to stop looking at the next election. We've got to be focused on figuring out what we're doing for the next generation.

There's no doubt that probably at least once a week, maybe once a day, I said, "Ah, I should have done that better."

Even when folks are hitting you over the head, you can't stop marching. Even when they're turning the hoses on you, you can't stop.

Throughout American history, there have been moments that call on us to meet the challenges of an uncertain world, and pay whatever price is required to secure our freedom.

In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy.