Under the doctrine of separation of powers, the manner in which the president personally exercises his assigned executive powers is not subject to questioning by another branch of government.

I don't know a lot about politics, but I know a lot about baseball.

Being trustworthy is something you are, something you stand for and a core value you live by. It isn't something you can train for nor is it something you can manipulate. You either have those values or you don't.

The mark of a true politician is that he is never at a loss for words because he is always half-expecting to be asked to make a speech.

People are persuaded by reason, but moved by emotion; [the leader] must both persuade them and move them.

The Italians . . . you can't find one who is honest.

We should set goals within the limits of our resources while working to the limits of our powers.