But the truth is, countries have to do what is best in each instance to pursue both their interest and their values.

I think that the responsibility that the Democrats had may rest more in resisting any efforts by Republicans in the Congress, or by me when I was President, to put some standards and tighten up a little on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The last time I checked, the Constitution said, 'of the people, by the people and for the people.' That's what the Declaration of Independence says.

I pledge that I have no intention of raising taxes in my second term.

It's the economy, stupid.

A lot of presidential memoirs, they say, are dull and self-serving. I hope mine is interesting and self-serving.

This remains a very important opportunity for the American people to have their day in court against big tobacco and its marketing practices. I urge Congress to provide the funding to allow the lawsuit to move forward, and not to shield the tobacco industry from the consequences of its actions.