I think the intelligence I get is darn good intelligence.

I believe that people whose skins aren't necessarily - are a different color than white can self-govern.

I mean, these good folks are revolutionizing how businesses conduct their business. And, like them, I am very optimistic about our position in the world and about its influence on the United States. We're concerned about the short-term economic news, but long-term I'm optimistic. And so, I hope investors, you know - secondly, I hope investors hold investments for periods of time - that I've always found the best investments are those that you salt away based on economics.

Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.

The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength.

Whether we bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done.

I've got God's shoulder to cry on. And I cry a lot. I do a lot of crying in this job. I'll bet I've shed more tears than you can count, as president.