The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.

The terrorists do not understand America. The American people do not falter under threat, and we will not allow our future to be determined by car bombers and assassins.

I am a person who looks long-term, and I recognize the path we need to take. There will be moments when people are unhappy and disgruntled with some decision-making. Nonetheless, what matters most is to reach the destination. And my job as President is to see clearly where I want to go and be steadfast in my resolve to realize that vision

I reads every chance I can gets.

I think the intelligence I get is darn good intelligence.

If you read with empathy what Lincoln went through, then you realize what you're going through is nothing compared to what he went through.

I don't bring God into my life to - to, you know, kind of be a political person.