For decades, free nations tolerated oppression in the Middle East for the sake of stability. In practice, this approach brought little stability and much oppression, so I have changed this policy.

I was the Commander in Chief with men and women in combat. And the idea of trying to agonize in public or show weakness would have demoralized them.

I couldn't imagine somebody like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Chanukah.

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

Each congressional race really depends upon the candidates and how they carry the message.

I'm hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure.

Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called 'walking.'