We have to build a political consensus and that requires people to give up a little bit of their own ... in order to create this common ground.

I believe, and that is that I am the strongest candidate to take it to the Republicans and win in November [2016].

When I am talking about "It Takes a Village", I'm obviously not talking just about or even primarily about geographical villages any longer, but about the network of relationships and values that do connect us and binds us together.

Egypt has been a partner of the United States over the last 30 years, has been instrumental in keeping the peace in the Middle East between Egypt and Israel, which is a critical accomplishment that has meant so much to so many people.

I'm going to continue to push for a no-fly zone and safe havens within Syria not only to help protect the Syrians and prevent the constant outflow of refugees, but to, frankly, gain some leverage on both the Syrian government and the Russians so that perhaps we can have the kind of serious negotiation necessary to bring the conflict to an end and go forward on a political track.

True transformation only comes from sustainable strategies.

Don't let anybody tell you it's corporations and businesses that create jobs.