I said you were a man of peace. I want you to know I took immense crap for that.

What people can't possibly imagine is what it's like to have two presidents who have a relationship as father and son.

And there is distrust in Washington. I am surprised, frankly, at the amount of distrust that exists in this town. And I'm sorry it's the case, and I'll work hard to try to elevate it.

Free societies are hopeful societies. And free societies will be allies against these hateful few who have no conscience, who kill at the whim of a hat.

We're still being challenged in Iraq and the reason why is a free Iraq will be a major defeat in the cause of freedom.

The problem is, there was plenty of trash talk during my presidency. A lot.

I got a lot of Ph.D.-types and smart people around me who come into the Oval Office and say, 'Mr. President, here's what's on my mind.' And I listen carefully to their advice. But having gathered the device, I decide, you know, I say, 'This is what we're going to do.'