As president, my goal in Afghanistan will be to complete a successful transition to Afghan security forces by the end of 2014. I will evaluate conditions on the ground and solicit the best advice of our military commanders. And I will affirm that my duty is not to my political prospects, but to the security of the nation.

Government does not create jobs. Government does not create jobs.

My wife drives a couple of Cadillacs.

China can be our partner, but that doesn't mean they can just roll all over us and steal our jobs on an unfair basis.

There were a couple of times I wondered whether I was going to get a pink slip.

I've been as consistent as human beings can be.

I don't just talk about change. I actually have a plan to execute change and make it happen.