Sexual assault has no place in the military. It is a violation of everything that the US military stands for.

I don't think there's any question that America is safer as a result of the bin Laden operation.

Go forward, knowing that you are greater than the challenges of your time.

Russians understand strength, and if they feel that their opponents are weak, they will take advantage of it.

My impression is that Putin feels that he can basically manipulate the West to do what he ultimately wants to achieve, and that he feels he's gotten away with it so far, and that all he has to do is basically play the same game.

I'm going to give people the benefit of the doubt.

I want you and the people of Israel to know a few things that have not and will not change. The United States stands firmly with Israel, and we have a rock solid commitment to the security of Israel and to the security of its citizens.