The U.S. cannot go it alone simply when it is convenient.

Peace, prosperity, and democracy cannot endure if imposed from the outside. We should cease to make false distinctions between peacekeeping and prevention; they are in fact inextricably linked.

The kids are Job One. So, to be quite candid, if they need me, I do my utmost to make sure I'm there.

I don't get drunk, I get a little happy on rare occasion, and I'm probably dancing if I'm that happy.

We have been very clear that Israel has an undeniable right to self-defense and that the rockets that it has faced coming out of Gaza incessantly, the tunnels that are legion and are being used to infiltrate into Israel are very legitimate security concerns, for which they have an obligation - against which they have an obligation to act.

I have to separate my personal concerns from my professional responsibilities.

President Obama is funny, he's thoughtful, he's challenging, he's fun to work with - and it's been an extraordinary privilege.