What I really think is going to happen over time is technology is going to change the way we live for the good for the environment.

We can't impose freedom, but we can eliminate roadblocks to freedom, and to allow free societies to develop.

I know that the human being and the fish can coexist peacefully.

We must help the reformers of the Middle East as they work for freedom, and strive to build a community of peaceful, democratic nations.

Most people in America understand that the rich people hire good accountants and figure out how not to necessarily pay all the taxes.

Our two nations both faced great challenges when they were founded, and our two nations have both relied on the same principles to help us succeed. We've built strong democracies to protect the freedoms given to us by an Almighty God. We've welcomed immigrants, who have helped us thrive. We've built prosperous economies by rewarding innovation and risk-taking and trade. And we've built an enduring alliance to confront terrorists and tyrants.

In this job, there are some simple pleasures that really help you cope. One is books, I mean, books are a great escape. Books are a way to get your mind on something else.