I'm trying to move an aircraft carrier here, I'm not just steering the speedboat.

The War on Drugs has been an utter failure. We need to rethink and decriminalize our marijuana laws.

From the first moment a woman dared to speak that hope - dared to believe that the American Dream was meant for her too - ordinary women have taken on extraordinary odds to give their daughters the chance for something else; for a life more equal, more free, and filled with more opportunity than they ever had. In so many ways we have succeeded, but in so many areas we have much work left to do.

I have great respect for both President Obama and the office that he holds

I think it is important that we are targeting HIV/AIDS resources into the communities where we're seeing the highest growth rates. That means education and prevention, particularly with young people.

Love and hope can conquer hate.

I reserve the right, as president of the United States to meet with anybody at a time and place of my choosing if I think it's going to keep America safe.