The highly motivated young people who comprise the backbone of our military force truly are taking their place as one of America's greatest generations.

I think the important thing is for the president to show action. The people in America want to know that we're listening to them and their concerns.

I understand what's going on in people's minds, and I think the political leaders better be asking themselves 'why is it, that Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders and maybe even others are having the impact that they are having?'

I'm not a fan of Secretary Rumsfeld. I don't think he listens enough to his uniformed officers.

Racial discrimination does not always violate public policy.

If the president comes forward with a strong, qualified nominee, if he, you know, addresses the agenda, if he takes actions, including dealing with perhaps some personnel decisions, I think that people will show that he is moving forward and doing the right thing for our country.

There are people who don't vote for a lot of reasons, sometimes as a statement.