Those of us who spent time in the agricultural sector and in the heartland, we understand how unfair the death penalty is.

I believe that democracy will prevail, so long as the United States stays with these young democracies to help them.

Those who make war against the United States have chosen their own destruction.

We really don't need the United Nations approval to act. When it comes to our security, we do not need anyones permission.

I dont want to win? If that were the case why the heck am I on the bus 16 hours a day, shaking thousands of hands, giving hundreds of speeches, getting pillared in the press and cartoons and still staying on message to win?

People should be allowed to express their opinion. But, Americans need to know I'll be making up my mind based upon the latest intelligence and how best to protect our own country, plus our friends and allies.

I always jest to people, the Oval Office is the kind of place where people stand outside, they're getting ready to come in and tell me what for, and they walk in and get overwhelmed in the atmosphere, and they say, man, you're looking pretty.