A president must make decisions based upon principle and stand by the principles by which he makes decisions in order to achieve peace.

And this is my solemn pledge: I will work to build a single nation of justice and opportunity. I know this is in our reach because we are guided by a power larger than ourselves who creates us equal in His image.

Anybody who is in a position to serve this country ought to understand the consequences of words.

I view my time in politics as a chapter, not my life.

I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right.

It's very important for folks to understand that when there's more trade, there's more commerce.

The suicide bombings have increased. There's too many of them.