Because this is a country where everyone deserves the same freedom and opportunities to fulfill their dreams.

I am sorry that they are finding themselves in this situation based on assurances they got from me.

We should be more modest in our belief that we can impose democracy on a country through military force.

I think that the issues we have with science these days are not restricted to what's happening with respect to religion. There are a lot of very religious scientists around.

Please proceed, Governor.

Based on current surveys of public opinion in the United States, it turns out that the majority of Americans think I've done a pretty good job.

Obviously [my daughters] - and Michelle - have made a lot of sacrifices on behalf of my cockamamie ideas, the running for office and things.