We can't ... take that piece of reality in this business and set that aside and say, well, that doesn't count. And the Republicans on my side understand that the majority is in fact up for grabs next year. So there's not a decision made up here that doesn't have that factor coursing through that current.

Politics or ideology must not get in the way of sound planning.

Nations, great nations have limitations. All nations have limitations. Even great powers have limitations.

History has shown that a country most effectively speaks with one voice. When nationally elected officials work together, build consensus, and provide leadership, the American people will follow.

Palestinians caged up like animals.

And this - this board was - was impanelled in 1951. And it's gone through ups and downs in how the secretaries have used it. But I have put a premium on that advisory board.

You can have all the capabilities; if you don't have the quality people, you don't have much.