I think I'd be a better president because I was in combat.

Power can be very addictive, and it can be corrosive. And it's important for the media to call to account people who abuse their power, whether it be here or elsewhere.

I have opinions of my own - strong opinions - but I don't always agree with them.

I don't worry about superpower confrontation. You know, I lived through the Cold War days, and where everybody was worried about a Soviet Union armed to the teeth. I think we're going to get along fine with Russia, and I don't see them as internationally ambitious.

But let me tell you, this gender thing is history. You're looking at a guy who sat down with Margaret Thatcher across the table and talked about serious issues.

It's not whether people like you but whether they share the bright dreams...and understand the heartbeat of the country.

I'm going to be so much better a president for having been at the CIA that you're not going to believe it.