Time and again in this century, the political map of the world was transformed. And ineach instance a new world order came about through the advent of a new tyrant or the outbreak of a bloody global war, or its end.

The only time I had any butterflies was when I stood up and backed toward the open door and looked down.

The thing I miss about Air Force One is they don't lose my luggage.

I'm not what you call your basic intellectual.

Don't confuse being 'soft' with seeing the other guy's point of view.

A campaign is a disagreement, and disagreements divide. But an election is a decision, and decisions clear the way for harmony and peace. I mean to be president of all the people.

I put confidence in the American people, in their ability to sort through what is fair and what is unfair, what is ugly and what is un-ugly.