Recently in Washington, unfortunately, we have seen examples of the wrong kind of leadership -- when politicians choose scorched earth over common ground, when they operate in what I call the 'evidence-free zone,' with ideology trumping everything else.

Reconciling with an adversary that can be as brutal as the Taliban sounds distasteful, even unimaginable. And diplomacy would be easy if we only had to talk to our friends. But that is not how one makes peace.

We have to work with the police. We have to make sure they respect the communities and the communities respect them.

It is very clear that the people in Afghanistan do not want the Taliban back.

I intend to be a leader of America that people can count on, both here at home and around the world, to make decisions that will further peace and prosperity, but also stand up to bullies, whether they're abroad or at home.

A four-year degree shouldn't be the only path to a good-paying job.

It is not enough to preach about family values, we must value families.