Here is a bold embrace of internationalism. Let's join the rest of the world and go metric.

America stood at the summit of power, emerging from the Cold War as an economic, cultural and military force without equal.

I remember my Republican Party as fiscally conservative, as caring about the environment.

In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.

Trust is built with consistency.

I had supported Governor George W. Bush over Senator John McCain in the 2000 Rhode Island presidential primary.

Well, usually when you talk about a mandate, you're talking about an overwhelming win. I don't think by any measurement the 2004 election was an overwhelming win.