We should foster a culture in which people's private religious beliefs, including atheists and agnostics, are respected.

We seem to have trouble with [critical thinking]. And our political system doesn't help.

I will eliminate capital-gains taxes for the small businesses and the startups that will create the high-wage, high-tech jobs of tomorrow

Ensuring that the US continues to lead the world in science and technology will be a central priority for my administration.

We've seen how militarized gear can sometimes give people a feeling like there's an occupying force, as opposed to a force that's part of the community that's protecting them and serving them.

We are willing to uphold principles that have resulted in unprecedented prosperity and security throughout Europe and around the world. With the threat of climate change only becoming more urgent, Angela [Merkel] and I focused on the need for American and E.U. leadership to advance global cooperation.

To try to blackmail a president into giving them some concessions on issues that have nothing to do with the budget.