I think, to a certain extent the economy and these decisions I made to protect the country matter a lot.

This will not be a campaign of half measures, and we will accept no outcome except victory.

First of all, I don't see America having problems.

I worry about protectionists, which is another way of saying less competition, less trade around the world. And I view those as twins of negativity.

We have now reached a turning point in the struggle between freedom and terror.

Those who feel like they can intimidate our fellow citizens to take out their anger don't represent the best of America, they represent the worst of humankind, and they should be ashamed of that kind of behavior.

Not every action requires military action. As a matter of fact, military action is the very last resort for us.