I think that people are concerned about the breakdown of the family but they also don't want to see discrimination against gays and lesbians who they work with and they want to be able to make sure that gays can visit each other in hospitals and be able to inherit property.

People will still be looking to the United States. Our example will still carry great weight.

One thing you learn in this job [being US President] is that even if something's not your fault, you're still responsible. And that's how it should be.

If war explodes in Sudan, it could have a destabilizing effect that creates more space for terrorist activity that could eventually be directed at our homeland.

That is the true genius of America-a faith in simple dreams, an insistence on small miracles.

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

Assault weapons ban reintroduced.