America has never been an empire. We may be the only great power in history that had the chance, and refused - preferring greatness to power and justice to glory.

And the cornerstone of my economic policies, when I first got elected, was cutting taxes on everybody on who paid taxes.

Those who heralded the decision not to give law enforcement the tools necessary to protect the American people just simply don't see the world the way we do.

Imagine how difficult this issue would be if Iran had a nuclear weapon. And so therefore it's up to the international community, including the United States, to work in concert to - for effective diplomacy.

States should have the right to enact laws... particularly to end the inhumane practice of ending a life that otherwise could live.

I didn't grow up in the ocean -- as a matter of fact -- near the ocean -- I grew up in the desert. Therefore, it was a pleasant contrast to see the ocean. And I particularly like it when I'm fishing.

Reading is the basics for all learning.