I have a duty to protect the Executive Branch from legislative encroachment.

I'm going to put people in my place, so when the history of this administration is written at least there's an authoritarian voice saying exactly what happened.

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

If you're asking me as the President, would I understand reality, I do.

I will always believe our nation's best days lie ahead.

The union of a man and a woman is the most enduring human institution, honored and encouraged in all cultures and by every religious faith." ... "Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.

I regret the fact that Saddam [Hussein] didn't have weapons of mass destruction that we thought. I don't regret removing him from power.