Every life is worthy and every life is capable of greatness. We have an obligation to make sure that opportunity for greatness is there.

My parents elected me president of the family when I was 4. We actually had an election every year and I always won. I'm an only child, and I could count on my mother's vote.

Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.

Every good leader is part manager and every good manager is part leader.

The people of the Middle East share the desire for freedom. We have an opportunity - and an obligation - to help them turn this desire into reality.

The United States government does not authorise or condone torture of detainees. Torture, and conspiracy to commit torture, are crimes under US law, wherever they may occur in the world.

I think there are plenty of men out there who are capable and accomplished in their own realm. You don't have to be in the same field.