Here's the truth: even if countries like the United States curb our emissions, if growing countries like India - with soaring energy needs - don't also embrace cleaner fuels, then we don't stand a chance against climate change.

I confess to wincing every so often at a poorly chosen word, a mangled sentence, an expression of emotion that seems indulgent or overly practiced. I have the urge to cut the book by fifty pages or so, possessed as I am with a keener appreciation for brevity.

I think the Greek people, although it is difficult and challenging and the politics of it I know are not good, should appreciate the fact that in this global economy, the Greek economy was going to have to go through some structural reforms.

We made America more respected around the world, took on the mantle of leadership in the fight to protect this planet for our kids, and much, much more.

The reforms we seek would bring greater competition, choice, savings and inefficiencies to our health care system.

It's good to get fresh legs in [the White house]. I think that it refreshes our democracy.

I think that what is true is that the Russians intended to meddle, and they meddled. And it could be another country in the future.