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

I can press when there needs to be pressed; I can hold hands when there needs to be - hold hands.

Ours is a nation that does not seek revenge.

If you're asking me as the President, would I understand reality, I do.

By heritage and by choice, the United States of America will make that stand.

Listen, I know of nobody -- I don't know of anybody in my administration who leaked classified information. If somebody did leak classified information, I'd like to know it, and we'll take the appropriate action. And this investigation is a good thing.

Of all states that understands local control of schools, Iowa is such a state.