I'm going to put people in my place, so when the history of this administration is written at least there's an authoritarian voice saying exactly what happened.

I'm the decider, and I decide what is best.

I understand everybody in this country doesn't agree with the decisions I've made. And I made some tough decisions. But people know where I stand.

Please don't look at the part of the glass that is only half full.

There's not going to be enough people in the system to take advantage of people like me.

I'm the master of low expectations.

I remember, right after Hezbollah launched its rocket attacks on Israel, I said: This is a clarifying moment; this is a chance for the world to see the threats of the 21st century, the challenge we face.