Well, I think by any expectation South Africa has come a tremendously long way. We've seen a society that many people thought couldn't withstand a peaceful transition to democracy without a great deal of violence, in fact, make that transition and do it in relative peace and security.

Americans are hungry for change both at home and in our relations with the rest of the world.

I don't worry about how folks want to characterize me.

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

I've been very lucky to have had a supportive family, a great education, enormous opportunity and challenge.

President Obama is an extraordinary person to work with and for.

The problem is, Hamas is using force to try to extort progress on its political objectives.