Redefining the role of the United States from enablers to keep the peace to enablers to keep the peace from peacekeepers is going to be an assignment.

Theres a lot of blowhards in the political process, you know, a lot of hot-air artists, people who have got something fancy to say.

It would be helpful if we opened up ANWR. I think it's a mistake not to. And I would urge you all to travel up there and take a look at it, and you can make the determination as to how beautiful that country is.

As a matter of fact, it's in our interests that we help reformers across the Middle East achieve their objectives. This is the fundamental challenge of the 21st century.

A lot of times in politics you have people look you in the eye and tell you what's not on their mind.

I'm mindful in a free society that people can worship if they want to or not. You're equally an American if you choose to worship an almighty and if you choose not to.

Being a father and trying to love my daughters with unconditional love - those were all good decisions.