I see the first lady as another means to keep a president from becoming isolated.

I think more people would be alive today if there were a death penalty.

I urge researchers to make use of the opportunities that are available to them, and to do all they can to fulfill the promise that stem cell research offers.

Now science has presented us with a hope called stem cell research, which may provide our scientists with many answers that have for so long been beyond our grasp.

For eight years, I was sleeping with the president, and if that doesn't give you special access, I don't know what does!

I've had quite a life, when you stop and think about it.

I thought Obama ran the best campaign I have ever known - disciplined, well organised, very, very good. I was very impressed.