I think as far as the adverse impact on the nation around the world, this administration has been the worst in history... The overt reversal of America's basic values as expressed by previous administrations, including those of George H.W. Bush and Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon and others, has been the most disturbing to me.

Let our position be absolutely clear: An attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America, and such an assault will be repelled by any means necessary, including military force.

I wish I had known when I was in the White House what I know now about the Third World.

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

Ahmadinejad is just a buffoon, sort of a clown on the international scene who tries to be provocative so he can get his name in the paper and his face on television.

I'm a peanut farmer at heart, still grow peanuts on my farm in Georgia.

We have the deepest respect and reverence for Islam and all who share the faith of Islam.