I want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.

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.

Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.

You have to comply, you have to obey - or you'd better resign and leave. But that is also the mark of a great leader - somebody who, in the presence of inner conflict, will do the right thing.

Organization charts and fancy titles count for next to nothing.

I will look for a candidate, Republican or Democrat, who seems to be on the way or understands how to resolve the economic difficulties we're having, how to do something about unemployment, how to make sure that we free up our businesses and we don't over-regulate ourselves.

I served 40 years in government, and I'm not looking forward to a position or an assignment. Of course, I have always said if a president asks you to do something, you have to consider it. But I am in no way interested in returning to government. But I, of course, would sit and talk to any president who wishes to talk to me.