You've just got to do what you think is right, and just make the decisions based upon noble causes. And a noble cause is peace and security and freedom.

This thaw took a while to thaw, it's going to take a while to unthaw.

This nation is daring and decent and ready for change.

I understand gas prices are like a hidden tax - not a hidden tax; it's taking money out of people's pockets. I know that.

I'm the commander -- see, I don't need to explain -- I do not need to explain why I say things. That's the interesting thing about being president.

When you're writing about something that happened, it helps you transition to the present.

If I look back to when I was 20 and somebody said you'd be president, I would have said no way.