”Islam, as practiced by the vast majority of people, is a peaceful religion.”

I want to live out principles that became a part of my life in my 40s, 50s, and 60s. One principle is the universality of freedom.

We must take the battle to the enemy, disrupt his plans, and confront the worst threats before they emerge.

•“I don’t have the foggiest idea about what I think about international, foreign policy.”

I know the human being and fish can co-exist peacefully.

It's none of my business what somebody's [orientation is]. Now when somebody makes it my business, like on gay marriage, I'm going to stand up and say I don't support gay marriage. I support marriage between men and women.

Whether or not it needed to happen, I'm still convinced it needed to happen.