I was wrong about [Jack] Keane. He is the exception that proves the rule. I was certainly right about the fact that he is a member of the warrior class.

Leadership is not about a title, degree or level. Anybody can lead at any time.

Once I dive in, I dive in all the way.

China is a rising adversary. So one of the things we have to do if we want China's support is to push back on China.

People who describe culture and values and how people behave - I've heard people refer to it as 'the soft stuff'-they often underestimate its importance. The soft stuff actually is the hard stuff.

We need a top-to-bottom review of every economic development and assistance program we have to ensure that they encourage everyone to strive instead of settle, because there is dignity in all work.

There is no job that is America's God-given right anymore.