I've been in politics long enough to know that polls just go poof at times.

People say, well, do you ever hear any other voices other than, like, a few people? Of course I do.

I regret that we weren't able to reform Social Security. The fact that we weren't able to when we had majorities in the House and the Senate I think reflected poorly on our political party.

All of us in America want there to be fairness when it comes to justice.

Freedom, by its nature, must be chosen, and defended by citizens, and sustained by the rule of law and the protection of minorities. And when the soul of a nation finally speaks, the institutions that arise may reflect customs and traditions very different from our own. America will not impose our own style of government on the unwilling. Our goal instead is to help others find their own voice, attain their own freedom, and make their own way.

The best way to fight evil is to do some good. Let me qualify that—the best way to fight evil at home is to do some good. The best way to fight them abroad is to unleash the military.

The men and women of Afghanistan are building a nation that is free, and proud, and fighting terror - and America is honored to be their friend.