I will look for a candidate, Republican or Democrat, who seems to be on the way or understands how to resolve the economic difficulties we're having, how to do something about unemployment, how to make sure that we free up our businesses and we don't over-regulate ourselves.

What you’re seeing with Occupy Wall Street and the others are people who are unhappy and they’re directing their unhappiness now toward Wall Street and toward those they think are doing too well in our society.

Never neglect details. When everyone's mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.

The information that the intelligence people used was a combination of satellite information, signals intelligence, and human intelligence. We are not sure to what extent Saddam [Hussein] was trying to convey an incorrect picture to us.

Pissing people off doesn't mean you're doing the right things, but doing the right things will almost inevitably piss people off.

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

So like any football or basketball coach, you always always believe you're going to win.