How often have we seen politicians take a principle position only to give it up three days later? That is what makes democracy so fascinating.

Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.

I don't want to spend the rest of my life giving speeches.

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

In terms of the legal matter of creating a contract between two people that's called marriage, and allowing them to live together with the protection of law, it seems to me is the way we should be moving in this country.

Ladies and gentlemen, these are not assertions. These are facts, corroborated by many sources, some of them sources of the intelligence services of other countries.

Have fun in your command. Don't always run at a breakneck pace. Take leave when you've earned it, spend time with your families.