The only bipartisanship you ever see is when they finally sign a bill and everybody says, 'Gee, isn't that wonderful?'

With respect to our friends in the [Iraq] region, each has its own system, each will have to make its own judgment as to whether it will change, how fast it will change, and we hope that we can help influence them as to how change comes about and what change might be better for them than other forms of change.

Don't be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.

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.

The greatest gifts my parents gave to me...were their unconditional love and a set of values.

The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.

I try to be the same person I was yesterday.