In Africa, you only have an independent media in only eight African countries, so there is very little transparency. The best gift that rich countries can give Africa is Radio Free Africa and Radio Free Africa will do for Africa what Radio Free Europe did for Europe.

We can have confidence in the long-term foundation of our economy ... I think the system basically is sound. I truly do.

Our enemies are a radical network of terrorists - and every government that supports them.

In my judgement, when the United States says there will be serious consequences, and if there isn't serious consequences, it creates adverse consequences.

1992 was the worst year of my life, to watch my dad lose. It was a painful experience. Yet when I became president, it was so much easier to be president.

I believe we're making really good progress in Iraq.

It was much easier for me to endure the belittling than it was to watch my dad get belittled.