There is probably a perverse pride in my administration... that we were going to do the right thing, even if short-term it was unpopular. And I think anybody who's occupied this office has to remember that success is determined by an intersection in policy and politics and that you can't be neglecting of marketing and P.R. and public opinion.

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

When I was in Washington, I would usually get home from the Capitol at about 7:30 or 8, and I would try to write as much as possible. It was almost all in the wee hours.

Our founders made it extraordinarily difficult to amend the Constitution.

I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war.

This was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.

Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation and have revealed our lack of preparation for defensive and stability operations. This Administration has overextended our military.