Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.

I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren't high.

We are not going to dwell on those things that divide us. We are going to rejoice in those things that keep us together to make this a better country - to reach down and back to touch every young person in need!

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

I served 40 years in government, and I'm not looking forward to a position or an assignment. Of course, I have always said if a president asks you to do something, you have to consider it. But I am in no way interested in returning to government. But I, of course, would sit and talk to any president who wishes to talk to me.

I think we can make a contribution to their [Saudi Arabia] thinking as they decide how they should deal with the economic and social challenges that they are facing.

If you get the dirty end of the stick, sharpen it and turn it into a useful tool.