America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America.

I think all of us could insist on preserving the truth and preserving the peace. We could insist that political candidates tell the truth about controversial issues. And secondly, we should be sure to encourage our political leaders, after they're elected, to preserve the peace.

Many of the most highly publicized events of my presidency are not nearly as memorable or significant in my life as fishing with my daddy.

My esteem in this country has gone up substantially. It is very nice now when people wave at me, they use all their fingers.

I am not going to use the federal government's authority deliberately to circumvent the natural inclination of people to live in ethnic homogeneous neighborhoods.

It would be naïve to think that peace and justice can be achieved easily. No set of rules or study of history will automatically resolve the problems ... However, with faith and perseverance, ... complex problems in the past have been resolved in our search for justice and peace.

Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent.