I couldn't live without work. That's what makes me so sympathetic towards those people who are unemployed. I don't know how they live without working.

[On Ronald Reagan:] Poor dear, there's nothing between his ears.

We were told our campaign wasn't sufficiently slick. We regard that as a compliment.

But the whole history of America is quite different from Europe. People went there to get away from the intolerance and constraints of life in Europe. They sought liberty and opportunity; and their strong sense of purpose has over two centuries, helped create a new unity and pride in being American.

Peace is hard work and we must not allow people to forget it.

Had I faltered we would have neither the success nor the international reputation we have. Yet when a woman is strong she is strident. If a man is strong, he's a good guy.

Israel must never be expected to jeopardize her security: if she was ever foolish enough to do so, and then suffered for it, the backlash against both honest brokers and Palestinians would be immense - 'land for peace' must also bring peace.