The terrorists believe that free societies are essentially corrupt and decadent and, with a few hard blows, they can force us to retreat. They are mistaken.

“Governments accountable to the voters focus on building roads and schools—not weapons of mass destruction.”

We need to have our medical records put on the IT.

And there is distrust in Washington. I am surprised, frankly, at the amount of distrust that exists in this town. And I'm sorry it's the case, and I'll work hard to try to elevate it.

No matter what your politics is, we ought to be thanking people for volunteering.

Freeing people from oppression and despair is eternally right.

If I answer questions every time you ask one, expectations would be high. And as you know, I like to keep expectations low.