But I have no desire for fame and power anymore. I crawled out of the swamp and I'm not crawling back in.

America is successful because of the hard work and creativity and enterprise of our people.

I was popular at some times and not so popular at other times. But what mattered was trying to solve problems and deal with circumstances. Some of which I was able to anticipate. Some of which caught us totally by surprise.

Nearly all Americans have ancestors who braved the oceans - liberty-loving risk takers in search of an ideal - the largest voluntary migrations in recorded history... Immigration is not just a link to America's past; it's also a bridge to America's future.

The advance of liberty is the path to both a safer and better world.

I think by not participating in the current political debate, hopefully I'm sending a signal that will help set a tone.

The administration Ill bring is a group of men and women who are focused on whats best for America, honest men and women, decent men and women, women who will see service to our country as a great privilege and who will not stain the house.