Tony Blair made decisions on what he thought was best for the people of Great Britain, and I made decisions on what I thought was best for Americans. And I really don't view our relationship as one of quid pro quo. I view our relationship as one of strong allies and friends working together for the common good.

We need to have mentoring programs energized by government, paid for by government, but who exist not because of government. Teen Challenge is a way to get people off drugs and alcohol. Teen Challenge is a faith-based program that changes people's hearts.

Reading history while you make history can teach you a lot.

A good run adds a little bounce to my step. I get a certain amount of self-esteem from it.

I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn't do my job.

On the issue of evolution, the verdict is still out on how God created the Earth.

I want to live out principles that became a part of my life in my 40s, 50s, and 60s. One principle is the universality of freedom.