Democrats didn't agree with policies. How do I know? Because they voted against them when they came up on the floor of the House and the Senate.

Recognizing and confronting our history is important. Transcending our history is essential. We are not limited by what we have done, or what we have left undone. We are limited only by what we are willing to do.

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

The biggest threat facing America is terrorists with weapons of mass destruction.

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.

I served. And now it's time for the new man to serve. I have zero desire to be in the limelight.

The people in Louisiana must know that all across our country there's a lot of prayer - prayer for those whose lives have been turned upside down. And I'm one of them.