I don't get into the book-telling business of conversations I have with the president. That's not my style, and I don't think that's a responsible thing to do.

Engagement is not appeasement. Engagement is not surrender.

The United Nations has a critical role to play in promoting stability, security, democracy, human rights, and economic development. The UN is as relevant today as at any time in its history, but it needs reform.

Well, let's go back to the original intent of Social Security. It is an insurance contract.

Imposing democracy through force is a roll of the dice.

Foreign policy will require a strategic agility that, whenever possible, gets ahead of problems, strengthens U.S. security and alliances, and promotes American interests and credibility.

[Sheehan] deserves some consideration, and I think that should have been done right from the beginning.