While Mayor Daley surprised me today with his decision to not run for reelection, I have never been surprised by his leadership, dedication and tireless work on behalf of the city and the people of Chicago.

There's no safe Republican district. You can run, but you cannot hide.

I think that every country presents its own particular challenges, different cultures, different histories, different religions, different people. And different ethnic make-ups in those countries present different challenges.

No officer should be allowed to behave as if they are above the law, just because they are responsible for upholding the law.

Our troops are the best in the world. I have absolute confidence in the ability of the troops who are here, or additional troops, to do their part.

I do not believe that a counterterrorism strategy all by itself, without a sufficient level of counterinsurgency, will work.

Republicans are 'bad people who deserve a two-by-four upside their heads.'