First, I wanted to answer the question I'm most frequently asked: "How did you become who you are?" Well, you had to know John and Angelena Rice.

I believe that Reverend [Florine] Thompson's hit on something. My parents, I and a lot of my friends growing up in that community had tremendous drive.

I believe our Presidents work hard and it's the loneliest job in the world.

There's no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service.

No American president can support an Egypt that calls into question the historic treaty between Israel and Egypt. And no American president can support an Egypt that doesn't fully recognize women's rights or the rights of religious minorities.

The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.

It's so much a part of me that it's almost hard to describe myself in the absence of [faith].