I may not agree with everything, but our President, just like President [George W.] Bush did, is trying to do his best under difficult circumstances.

I play classical music almost exclusively. I never mastered jazz or gospel in the way that my mother did. She was a fine improvisational musician. I pretty much have to stick to what's written on the page.

I find it odd that suddenly people believe the United States is this Islamophobic country. I think this is the most tolerant country in the world.

Every life is capable of greatness.

There is not going to be any pass for Palestinian leadership in fighting terror.

Ultimately, we didn't go to Germany to create a democracy. We went to overthrow Adolf Hitler. But once a democracy was there, Germany was a much bigger supporter of and help to our national interests, both economic and security than had ever been before.

...if you are overdressed, it is a comment on them. If you are under dressed, it is a comment on you.