If we don't do something to simplify the tax system, we're going to end up with a national police force of internal revenue agents.

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

The United States has to be a leader in the world, because the problem is: If we are not leading, nobody else will.

My whole life has been dedicated to public service.

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.

In this century, the 21st century, the U.S. recognizes our prosperity and our security depends even more on the Asia-Pacific region.

Rather than undermining the Palestinian Authority, it is in Israel's interests to strengthen it by... continuing to transfer Palestinian tax revenues and pursuing other avenues of cooperation.