These stories about my intellectual capacity really get under my skin. You know, for a while I even thought my staff believed it. There on my schedule first thing every morning it said, 'Intelligence Briefing.'

May He guide us now. And may God continue to bless the United States of America.

I'm uncomfortable trying to rush change of perception, except to the extent that I'm going to write a book.

This is an impressive crowd: the Have's and Have-more's. Some people call you the elites. I call you my base.

Somebody accused us of hiring him and putting him there. He was a classic.

I think soft power definitely can work. But, you know, it depends on who you're dealing with. Some people are so intent upon power and keeping power that it's very difficult to conduct soft power.

My fellow citizens, the dangers to our country and the world will be overcome. We will pass through this time of peril and carry on the work of peace. We will defend our freedom. We will bring freedom to others and we will prevail.