This isn't a man who is leaving with his head between his legs.

In George Bush you get experience, and with me you get the future.

We have to do more than just elect a new President if we truly want to change this country.

If you listen to the news, read the news, you'd think we were still in a recession. Well, we're not in a recession. We've had growth; people need to know that. They need to be more upbeat, more positive.

Iraq at one time was actually a functioning government. It's a real state. Afghanistan is not Iraq. It's tribal. It's got a different - a number of different sects, never really had a solid government there running the country on any kind of a continuing basis. Well, to rebuild the nation of Afghanistan is going to be more difficult than rebuilding the nation of Iraq.

It's wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago.

The President is going to benefit from me reporting directly to him when I arrive.