I think that is a fair general statement, but I also believe that Senator [Barack] Obama served on a board with Mr. [Bill] Ayers for a period of time, the Woods Foundation, which was a paid directorship position.

It is difficult finding intelligence that is actionable in a lot of these places, but we have to keep trying.

I think the stress on income inequality is something that every American should take seriously.

It took a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush, it may take another Clinton to clean up after the second one

The need for peace in Northern Ireland goes well beyond political stability. It now speaks to regional Europe and even global stability.

I don't want to rip families apart. I don't want to be sending parents away from children.

There is still work to be done, but that remains a crucial lesson, you cannot bring peace and security to people just by signing an agreement. In fact, most peace agreements don't last.