Well from a personal perspective, quitting drinking is a decision I felt good about.

I suspect that had my dad not been president, he'd be asking the same questions: How'd your meeting go with so-and-so? . How did you feel when you stood up in front of the people for the State of the Union Address-state of the budget address, whatever you call it.

I would like people to understand the rationale for my embryonic stem cell research decision and how the process became distorted over time.

I was not pleased that Hamas has refused to announce its desire to destroy Israel.

I believe that life is valuable, even when it is unwanted, even when it is physically imperfect. I believe our society has a responsibility to defend the vulnerable and the weak. And I believe our nation should set a goal that unborn children should be welcomed in life and protected in law.

A lot of times in politics you have people look you in the eye and tell you what's not on their mind.

When you're writing about something that happened, it helps you transition to the present. Ironically enough, by focusing on your presidency, it helps you realize that you're no longer the president. By reliving moments, it helps you stay focused on the moment.