The United States and rich countries cannot change Africa from within. It has to impose reform on Africa; it has to come from within.

We're going to get [bin Laden]. Dead or alive, it doesn't matter to me.

Kosovians can move back in.

Do you realize we've got 250 million years of coal? But coal has got environmental hazards to it, but there's-I'm convinced, and I know that we-technology can be developed so we can have zero-emissions coal-fired electricity plants.

What our enemies have begun, we will finish.

I've got a reason for running. I talk about a larger goal, which is to call upon the best of America. It's part of the renewal. It's reform and renewal. Part of the renewal is a set of high standards and to remind people that the greatness of America really does depend on neighbors helping neighbors and children finding mentors. I worry. I'm very worried about, you know, the kid who just wonders whether America is meant for him. I really worry about that.

Perceptions change with time and you can't rush it, in my judgment.