I wanted to work on policy because I think it really makes a difference.

I don't spend my hours plotting for somebody else's downfall.

I can't stand whining. I can't stand the kind of paralysis that some people fall into because they're not happy with the choices they've made. You live in a time when there are endless choices ... Money certainly helps, and having that kind of financial privilege goes a long way, but you don't even have to have money for it. But you have to work on yourself ... Do something!

I believe we should have a full-court press diplomatic effort. If Trump doesn't want to listen to the experts inside his own government, then go to people outside in think tanks and academia who know about this very complicated region, and particularly North Korea.

I believe in evidence-based decision making. I want to know what the facts are.

It's true that America can't solve every problem, but I don't know of any major problem in the world that can be solved without us.

I'm going to do everything I can to be the best president I can be for all America.