Now, there are some who would like to rewrite history - revisionist historians is what I like to call them.

These aren't joyous times when we have war in Iraq. These are challenging times, and they're difficult times, and they're straining the psyche of our country. I understand that.

Activist judges and local officials in some parts of the country are not letting up in their efforts to redefine marriage for the rest of America-and neither should defenders of traditional marriage flag in their efforts.

The advance of freedom is the great story of our time

I sent American troops to Iraq to make its people free, not to make them American. Iraqis will write their own history and find their own way.

Something that is completely unwinnable. I mean, it becomes unwinnable if we decide to leave [Afghanistan].

Having purpose. I had purpose during my presidency, and I've got purpose after my presidency.