Whether or not it needed to happen, I'm still convinced it needed to happen.

This Thanksgiving, Americans are especially thankful for our freedom, and we are especially thankful to you, those who keep us free.

The only way to protect our people, the only way to secure the peace, the only way to control our destiny is by our leadership -- so the United States of America will continue to lead

I really think it's important for presidents to exit the stage gracefully.

We've been able to watch on our television screens sophisticated weaponry find a building; and we've seen dramatic reports from the front where Pulitzer Prize-to-be winning reporters stood up and declared, the United States is attacked, and all that.

It's important to listen to the words of the enemy if you're in war.

The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case.