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.

Yogi's been an inspiration to me, not only because of his baseball skills, but of course for the enduring mark he left on the English language. Some in the press corps think he might even be my speechwriter.

One of the good things about the way the Gulf War ended in 1991 is, you'd see the Vietnam veterans marching with the Gulf War veterans.

Law enforcement officials cannot place themselves above the law that they are sworn to defend.

We don't think of ourselves as a dynasty. I really hope some of my grandkids will be actively involved in politics.

Competence is a narrow ideal. Competence makes the trains run on time but doesn't know where they're going.

Real improvement in our schools is not simply a matter of spending more, it is a matter of expecting more.