There's a false choice being put forward by some Democrats now. Either we double-down on our progressive values, or we go out there and talk about the middle class and the working class. I've never found them inconsistent. They go together.

Mark my words. It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy.

Every other country where there's absolute chaos now, what is it? They're pluralistic without consensus. Look at almost every single country, from Syria, to Iraq, to Iran, Ukraine, no matter where it is. I just think it is totally counter to our tradition.

We [US government] have no fundamental disagreement with the Saudis - I mean, excuse me, with the Iraqis any more than we do with the Arab League, which we happen to support the position they're taking.

You're president, if you conclude my judgment is not the right judgment, I abide by that, but I want an opportunity to have an input.

I've learned a long time ago, you don't say anything for absolutely certain.

The fundamental disagreement most Republicans have is they don't think health care is a right. They think it is a privilege, not a right.