I want my son to grow up in a place where the people are more powerful than the government and not the other way around.

I always say, when they ask me about American politics, is for you guys to decide who you elect.

Immigration is good for a country. It brings fresh energy.

I do not want to end up with an American style of politics, with us going out there beating our chest about our faith. Politics and religion - it is not that they do not have a lot in common, but if [religion] ends up being used in the political process, I think that is a bit unhealthy.

You've got to listen but you've also got to lead.

The money from Iraqi oil will be yours - it will no longer be used by Saddam Hussein for his own benefit.

Examine the legacy that we inherited and what we did. We had boom-and-bust economics and a doubled national debt.