Our enemies believed America was weak and materialistic, that we would splinter in fear and selfishness. They were as wrong as they are evil.

As the 20th century ended, there were around 120 democracies in the world - and I can assure you more are on the way.

We have a duty to our country to participate in the political process. See, if you believe in freedom, you have a duty to exercise your right to vote to begin with. I'm [here] to encourage people to do their duty, to go to the polls. I want all people, no matter what their political party is or whether they even like a political party, to exercise their obligation to vote.

Globalization has altered the dynamics in the White House, as well as between the White House and the Treasury.

I'm not the expert on how the Iraqi people think, because I live in America, where it's nice and safe and secure.

Sometimes when I sleep at night I think of (Dr. Seuss's) 'Hop on Pop.'

I'm not that worried about [my parents] right now because they are happy people. I'm pleased that in their later years, in spite of physical ailments, they're upbeat.