I wish they weren't called the 'Bush tax cuts.' If they're called some other body's tax cuts, they're probably less likely to be raised.

You cannot lead America to a positive tomorrow with revenge on one's mind. Revenge is so incredibly negative.

Today, the government of a free Afghanistan is fighting terror, Pakistan is capturing terrorist leaders, Saudi Arabia is making raids and arrests, Libya is dismantling its weapons programs, the army of a free Iraq is fighting for freedom, and more than three-quarters of al-Qaida's key members and associates have been detained or killed. We have led, many have joined, and America and the world are safer.

I do believe in the sanctity of marriage. ...But I don't see that as conflict with being a tolerant person or an understanding person.

I would like to remembered as President as somebody who did not compromise principles in order to try to be loved or liked.

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

You're either with us... or you're with the memes!