The bottom line in all of it is that, in life, it's all about people.

There is no such thing as an unimportant person in an organization.

The United States is not looking for a way to launch war.

Some people naturally have a sense of empathy and an understanding of how to bring their followers to do things. They become great politicians.

I don't think anyone would disagree with the conclusion that Saddam [Hussein] was a terrible dictator. He had gassed his own people and his neighbors. He had killed thousands of people, and he had started a couple of wars and destroyed his country.

As I've thought about gay marriage, I don't see any reason not to say that [couples] should be able to get married.

Another rule I have is: Don't let your ego get tied up in a policy dispute. Otherwise, if things don't go your way, you can end up breaking a relationship with somebody with whom you can't afford to break.