Try to imagine an America without rich people. Rich people contribute a lot to this country.

Don't pretend to be a journalist if you're not a journalist.

A lot of people who voted for Barack Obama expected and were led to expect something new in politics: a new tone of political discourse in Washington. And I think - I think they're disappointed, because Barack Obama is not a new kind of politician. In fact, he's an old Chicago politician.

I respect the Kennedy family. I respect their service. They do a tremendous amount of good. You don't blame the children for the sins of the father and all of that.

Circumstantial evidence is evidence.

I have met guys who work the overnight shift at 7-11, selling Slurpees and Camels to insomniacs who have more introspection than a lot of people in the mainstream media.

The most meaningless term in the English language is "I take full responsibility." When a politician utters those words it means absolutely nothing.