Nobody likes, you know, the ugly parts of politics.

I think a lot of our problems are because people don't listen to our children. It is not always easy. They're not always so brilliant that you want to spend hours with them. But it is very important to listen to them.

You may think the president is all-powerful, but he is not. He needs a lot of guidance from the Lord.

Whatever the era...one thing will never change: Fathers and mothers, if you have children, they must come first.

And who knows? Somewhere out in this audience may even be someone who will one day follow in my footsteps, and preside over the White House as the President's spouse. I wish him well!

I really loved living in the White House, but I don't miss it at all.

I'm not saying to be happy you must be married. Nor am I saying that to be happy you need children. I'm saying that if you opt for children - be you man or woman - you have to take care of them.