We do want people to know if in fact we learn of an incident that's focused on a particular city.If we learn of long-term planning, that's focused on a particular industry or infrastructure. And so we feel we have an obligation to let people know if we have information of a credible threat or not.

For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness.

We are not going to be able to rebuild Afghanistan into a Jeffersonian democracy.

We are the party of Roosevelt. We are the party of Kennedy. So don't tell me that Democrats won't defend this country. Don't tell me that Democrats won't keep us safe.

While freedom is a gift from God, it must be secured by his people here on earth.

I became a lightning rod for some partisan battles. I could not be prouder of the track record we've put together. By almost every measure, the country is significantly better off than when I came in.

Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world.