One of the things I learned as president is that your life is just not going to unfold the way you want it to. There will be surprises, challenges, and therefore the question is how you deal with the unexpected.

The Ambassador and the General were briefing me on the....the vast majority of Iraqis want to live in a peaceful, free world. And we will find these people and we will bring them to justice.

•“I don’t have the foggiest idea about what I think about international, foreign policy.”

The point now is how do we work together to achieve important goals. And one such goal is a democracy in Germany.

We are a caring nation, and our values should also guide us on how we harness the gifts of science. New medical breakthroughs bring the hope of cures for terrible diseases and treatments that can improve the lives of millions. Our challenge is to make sure that science serves the cause of humanity instead of the other way around.

First of all, you never retire. At least I don't retire.

Our security is assured by our perseverance and by our sure belief in the success of liberty.