I just don't see anybody that's particularly interested in fixing that.

A president of the United States, again, has to bring people together, have a position. We need to be able to penetrate these people when they are involved in these plots and these plans. And we have to give the local authorities the ability to penetrate to disrupt. That's what we need to do.

I've always been underestimated. It's happened throughout my entire career.

Do you think that I like to have to fight the leaders in my own party over this or that? Of course not. There's no joy in that. But John Kennedy may have said it best - sometimes my party asks too much.

I don't want to get into an argument with somebody about how they ought to vote.

Politics doesn't have to be a drag. It can be positive, and it can be fun, and it can be inspiring.

People are beginning to understand my vision and my message because finally people are beginning to allow me to be heard.