War has been waged against us by stealth and deceit and murder. This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others. It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing.

I have faith, as I did when I announced my stem-cell decision in 2001, that science and ethics can coexist.

Remember the Three Princes of Serendip who went out looking for treasure? They didn't find what they were looking for, but they kept finding things just as valuable. That's serendipity, and our business [drugs] is full of it.

My God, the man is a fascist - a fascist, I tell you.

I've watched politics for years. Republicans rarely get credit for the good things that happen in the economy during their watch. Democrats always get more credit than they deserve. They are just better at political discourse that we are.

I don't read books, but I have friends who do.

I may be the only person, the only presidential candidate who never carried the state in which he was born.