We have struggled with terrorism for a long time. In the Reagan administration, I was a hawk on the subject. I said terrorism is a big problem, a different problem, and we have to take forceful action against it. Fortunately, Ronald Reagan agreed with me, but not many others did.

Before you get mugged by reality, take out an insurance policy. It's the Reagan way.

Obama seems to want to do something to damage rich people.

The higher the classification of secrecy, the quicker you will report it.

Negotiations are a euphemism for capitulation if the shadow of power is not cast across the bargaining table.

I like the life of ideas and applying ideas to action.

If somebody had made that [deal] to me when I was a businessman, I would have said he proposed to give me the sleeves from his vest.