I think that not criticizing my successor is a statement unto itself, in terms of trying to create an environment where people are able to have a meaningful discussion or debate without trash talk.

If you believe that the job of the federal government is to secure this country, it's really important for you to understand that success in Iraq is part of securing the country.

I have written a book. This will come as quite a shock to some. They didn't think I could read, much less write.

I don't make any apologies for what I do on the campaign trail.

We want more people owning things in this country. Let me put it to you bluntly: In a changing world, we want more people to have control over your own life.

When your economy is kind of ooching along, it's important to let people have more of their own money.

I've directed the full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them.