There should be a Transatlantic renaissance between the US and Europe based on shared prosperity, security, and values.

We have to recognize that there is a strong, fresh wind blowing, powered by these new information technologies. It will be increasingly difficult for dictators to impose their will through sheer brutality.

My definition of patriotism is to defend your country with the truth, no matter the consequences.

When President Bush sees America, he sees only a military superpower. I see a moral and idealistic beacon. Mr. Bush may talk about democracy all he wants, but it is not democracy to wilfully disdain and heap scorn on world opinion. We do not command moral leadership by starting pre-emptive wars.

I'm motivated by my passion for our basic values, protecting our interests, and for protecting the future.

I think the United States is still the indispensable force for positive change and for rule of law and for order and structure.

We've been waiting since 1918 for the Boston Red Sox to win the World Series, and ... if I had a choice between the White House and the World Series this year, I'm going to take the White House. How's that?