We should fund the armies of compassion, we should not discriminate against faith-based programs.

And our security will require all Americans to be forward-looking and resolute, to be ready for pre-emptive action.

I just didn't want to get out there anymore; I didn't want to get back into what I call 'the swamp.' And the other reason why is I don't think it's good for the presidency for a former president to be opining about his successor. President Obama's got plenty of critics - and I'm just not gonna be one.

I've got a great sense of where I want to lead and I'm comfortable with why I'm running. And, you know, the call on that speech was, beware. This is going to be a tough campaign.

No President has ever done more for human rights than I have.

[Should] Iraq acquire fissile material, it would be able to build a nuclear weapon within a year.

I can press when there needs to be pressed; I can hold hands when there needs to be - hold hands.