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

The Greek people have gone through some very difficult times and there's still a hard road ahead, but despite those hardships, Greece has continued to be a reliable ally, has shown true compassion to fellow human beings in need. It's an example of the Greek character.

It's not a choice between our environment and our economy; it's a choice between prosperity and decline.

There's just a whole different attitude and vibe when you're not in power as when you're in power.

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

My central focus is what are we doing to protect the American people and the American homeland? Afghanistan and Pakistan are critical elements in that process.

We start this new year in the midst of an economic crisis unlike we have seen in our lifetime.