We can't afford to let the international community and the world lose faith in the diplomatic track.

Democratic openings that come about in that way - the overthrow of a totalitarian government by external powers - it makes it really hard to make those first steps toward democracy.

I'm happy and content in my life, and I chalk that up to wonderful parents and a wonderful God.

America cannot do most of what needs to be done alone. You need friends. And we have good friends around the world. We have friends with whom we share values in Europe and Asia - thanks to the forward march of democracy - in Latin America, in Africa, and increasingly in the Middle East.

[My favorite dish to cook] is fried chicken, and by the way I'm good at it, too. I make really good fried chicken.

I believe in having a private life.

You can never ask others to do something you would not do. That is integrity.