The most important need is to have a steady hand at the wheel, one which does not deviate from its purpose depending on which way the wind blows. The task of keeping America safe and secure in an uncertain world falls heavily on the president.

As I look back over my life, I've been an active person - obviously I was self-absorbed for a period of time.

We favor a strong nonproliferation program that emphasizes diplomacy, reliance on multilateral regimes, controls on nuclear materials, and cooperative nuclear threat reduction.

We think it is in our nation's interest that Afghan women - or any women around the world - not suffer.

The most important need is to have a steady hand at the wheel, one which does not deviate from its purpose depending on which way the wind blows. The task of keeping America safe and secure in an uncertain world falls heavily on the president.

Anybody who is in a position to serve this country ought to understand the consequences of words.

I would have my secretary of treasury be in touch with the financial centers, not only here but at home.