America is much less violent than it was 20, 30 years ago, and immigration is much less a problem than it was not just 20, 30 years ago, but when I came in as president.

I never regret anything... I just lie about it or change the story.

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

Three months is a lifetime in politics.

It's time to recognize that under the equal protection clause of the United States [Constitution], same-sex couples should have the same rights as anybody else.

Evil does exist in the world. A non-violent movement could not have halted Hitler's armies. Negotiations cannot convince al Qaeda's leaders to lay down their arms. To say that force may sometimes be necessary is not a call to cynicism - it is a recognition of history; the imperfections of man and the limits of reason.

Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay, but we can honor their sacrifice.