I did not direct any of my investments nor did I know of these investments.

The American people I talk to don't spend every moment thinking, 'How can I tax my neighbor more than they're being taxed?' They say, 'How can I get a good job? How can my kids get good jobs? How can seniors have a confidence in their future when they know that Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are bankrupt?'

I'm not going to wear rose-colored glasses when it comes to Russia, or Mr. Putin.

Announcing a withdrawal date, that was wrong. The Taliban may not have watches, but they do have calendars.

And a special thank you to the citizens of Massachusetts: You are paying all the taxes, creating all the jobs, raising all the children. This government is yours. Thank you for letting me serve you. I love this job.

I want you to remember when our White House reflected the best of who we are, not the worst of what Europe has become.

I longed in many respects to actually be in Vietnam and be representing our country there and in some ways it was frustrating not to feel like I was there as part of the troops that were fighting in Vietnam.