Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is "no." That's not America.

The long bitter years of the Cold War are over. America and her allies have won; totally, decisively, and overwhelmingly....So thank you SAC. Job well done. Enjoy your retirement.

Our model of politics is one that it is inclusive of all members of the society; all should be represented. That is the nature of our democracy.

It is good if your enemy underestimates you. The dumber they think you are the more surprised they are when you kill them.

Decision-making is lonely.

It is the job of leaders to eliminate uncertainty.

But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you've got to compromise. You've got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward.