So, what I say to people is that politics has got to be about principle and values above all. Of course, there are times when you have to make accommodations.

In a democracy everybody has a right to be represented, including the jerks.

I don't think that capitalism should be unbridled, if by "unbridled" you mean unregulated.

I think that what most surprises anybody who goes into politics from even a modestly cerebral background is the vulgarity of much of the cut and thrust of politics.

Those of us who had a perfectly happy childhood should be able to sue for deprivation of literary royalties.

I think that if politics is just about getting your backside on important seats, then it's a pretty worthless endeavor.

Multilateralism is not an easy option. We're going to find that the world is very difficult. And relationships between America and the rest of the world are very difficult.