Don't be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.

With respect to our friends in the [Iraq] region, each has its own system, each will have to make its own judgment as to whether it will change, how fast it will change, and we hope that we can help influence them as to how change comes about and what change might be better for them than other forms of change.

We are not trapped in what the science of management says we can do. We are capable of doing what the art of leadership says is possible.

The United States has every intention of continuing to do the kind of reconnaissance and surveillance work we have done for decades, well known to everyone, that is essential to protect our national security, and frankly, the security of our friends in various regions of the world. It is part of our collection system.

Some people naturally have a sense of empathy and an understanding of how to bring their followers to do things. They become great politicians.

Organization charts and fancy titles count for next to nothing.

The United Nations will spearhead our efforts to manage the new conflicts (that afflict our world)... Yes the principles of the United Nations Charter are worth our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.