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.

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

There are always consequences to actions that you take. There are consequences to inaction. And thinking through, asking the questions, "Well, then what happens? What comes next?" is critically important.

No one person leads alone - can't do it, it's impossible. It doesn't make any sense. You need a team.

No one individual vote, no one individual quote or no one individual statement defines me, my beliefs, or my record.

I took an oath of office to the Constitution, I didn't take an oath of office to my party or my president.

Assad must go. He's lost the legitimacy to govern.