There's always an element of self delusion among people who believe they ought to be President. There's an underestimation of your opponent and an overestimation of your own abilities. This is compatible with being rich and powerful, the idea that we were blessed by God because we deserve to be blessed.

The respect for human rights is one of the most significant advantages of a free and democratic nation in the peaceful struggle for influence, and we should use this good weapon as effectively as possible.

It's not necessary to fear the prospect of failure but to be determined not to fail.

If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.

If I should ever decide in the future to discuss my deep Christian beliefs and condemnation and sinfulness, I would use another forum besides Playboy.

We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make these changes - and we must.

We believe in separation of church and state, that there should be no unwarranted influence on the church or religion by the state, and vice versa.