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

We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society.

I feel like I have had the most amazing life in my public service.

In America, we trade more energy with our neighbors than we trade with the rest of the world combined. And I do want us to have an electric grid, an energy system that crosses borders. I think that would be a great benefit to us.

I know from my own experience that you've got to be ready on day one. There is just too much unpredictable threat and danger in the world today to try to just say wait, I'll get to that when I can. That is just not an acceptable approach.

I want to invest in hard-working families.

Do what is necessary to be resilient. You will get knocked down. What matters is that you get back up.