We have to be on guard that we don't spend so much time worrying about terrorism and guarding ourselves that we start to lose the essence of who we are as an open, freedom-loving people, welcoming to the rest of the world.

Sometimes what my analytical mind says to me is not what I'll do.

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.

We got rid of a terrible dictator. We gave the Iraqi people an opportunity for a new life under a representative form of government.

Whenever you start-give it your best. The opportunities are there to be anything you want to be. But wanting to be someone isn't enough; dreaming about it isn't enough; thinking about it isn't enough. You've got to study for it, work for it, fight for it with all your heart and soul, because nobody is going to hand it to you.

We view Egypt as a good friend of America. We are in constant touch with them. We provide them economic and military assistance as part of our relationship.

It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.