I think America is still a bright, shining city on the hill - not because we're perfect but because we struggle in our imperfections every day.

Today's headlines and history's judgement are not the same.

Diplomacy, if properly practiced, is not just talking for the sake of talking.

I use the word power broadly. Even more important than military and economic power is the power of ideas, the power of compassion, and the power of hope.

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.

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

I've always said as a political scientist that "culture" is what we use when we can't explain things. I think it's more about accessibility. Part of the problem is that this is an expensive game [golf]. I know in a couple of places where there are black members, and they come from pretty much the same socioeconomic level that the white members come from.