History teaches, perhaps, very few clear lessons. But surely one such lesson learned by the world at great cost is that aggression, unopposed, becomes a contagious disease.

We are of course a nation of differences. Those differences don't make us weak. They're the source of our strength.

The greatest discrimination in the world now is against poor people.

I believe in the separation of church and state and would not use my authority to violate this principle in any way.

We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.

I have a very personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It doesn't depend on the fact that he can walk on water.

Unfortunately, some of the African leaders employ various nefarious means to remain in office far beyond what their constitutions permit.