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.

Frankly, my fundamental beliefs have not changed.

Obama really does recognize the threats that are out there; I think he understands the world. He understands the role of America in that troubled world.

I don't usually comment on columnists' ideas of what I'm thinking. That's a dangerous game to get into.

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.

Red lines are kind of political arguments that are used to try to put people in a corner.

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