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.

If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.

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

Let me blow that up for you again.

I don't think we handled the aftermath of the fall of Baghdad as well as we might have. But that's now history.

The United States is not stingy. We are the greatest contributor to international relief efforts in the world.

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