I'm measuring my actions against that inner voice that for me at least is audible, is active, it tells me where I think I'm on track and where I think I'm off track.

This is why the anti-discrimination principle being enforced is important. Because it won't stop if some of the underlying biases aren't challenged and surfaced. And that in and of itself creates backlash and denial. This is what I mean when I say better is hard.

Where the stakes are the highest, in the war on terror, we cannot possibly succeed without extraordinary international cooperation. Effective international police actions require the highest degree of intelligence sharing, planning and collaborative enforcement.

American leadership is not simply a matter of going it alone and bearing all of the burden ourselves.

Obviously, if Congress wants to talk about anything, we're happy to provide information. We're committed to moving forward under the current act.

You know, my faith is one that admits some doubt.

I have great respect for both President Obama and the office that he holds