Time is passing, ... We have to look at the reality of the situation and ... redouble our efforts and get on with it.

One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.

I have always gone through public life and saying that with respect to political candidates, I always measure each candidate against what I think the country needs at that time, and I will vote for the person I think who is most qualified to serve the nation at that time.

Always do your best. Somebody is watching you.

What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful

I don't know who all of his advisers are, but I've seen some of the names and some of them are quite far to the right. And sometimes they might be in a position to make judgments or recommendations to the candidate that should get a second thought.

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