Why do people like America? They say, well, you have the largest military in the world. Because you have more people, et cetera. They like America for what we stand for. And one of the things, and I feel proud to be, what this president's for, the last seven years, is we have once again aligned our basic fundamental beliefs and principles with our conduct. And it matters. It matters in terms of our security. It matters in terms of our ability to influence the world. It matters in our ability to succeed.

Well, I was 29 years old when I came to the United States Senate, and I have learned a lot.

I think after Sam Nunn left, I'm the last guy in the Senate who got a majority white male vote in their state.

The Iraqis have become invested in their nationhood.

Remember, no one decides who they're going to vote for based on the vice president. I mean that literally.

Do not tell me your values​​. Just give me pocket money, I would say how much you are worth

Everyone plagiarizes me. Ever since I wrote my autobiography.