I think if you know what you believe, it makes it a lot easier to answer questions. I can't answer your question.

Nobody really likes to be lectured a lot. And, therefore, if you want to be an effective person, what you don't do is scold the person publicly all the time.

The desire for freedom resides in every human heart. And that desire cannot be contained forever by prison walls, or martial laws, or secret police. Over time, and across the Earth, freedom will find a way.

Iran is obviously part of the problem. They sponsor Hezbollah. They encourage a radical brand of Islam.

You saw the president yesterday. I thought he was very forward-leaning, as they say in diplomatic nuanced circles.

We will build our defenses beyond challenge, lest weakness invite challenge. We will confront weapons of mass destruction, so that a new century is spared new horrors.

It's none of my business what somebody's [orientation is]. Now when somebody makes it my business, like on gay marriage, I'm going to stand up and say I don't support gay marriage. I support marriage between men and women.