Putin wants to reestablish Russian greatness, not as the Cold War, but in 19th century empire terms.

I mean, you know, this idea that somebody we disagree with on economic or social policy or something we have to turn into some kind of ogre or demon, I think, is a mistake. I mean, it's like telling the American people or half the American people that don't agree with you they're all fools. That's just not true.

I don't know whether it's the finest public housing in America or the crown jewel of the American penal system.

Along the way they're (MLB) going to lose millions of more American fans.

Every time Bush talks about trust it makes chills run up and down my spine. The way he has trampled on the truth is a travesty of the American political system.

We need to be creating a world that we would like to live in when we're not the biggest power on the block.

There is no longer a clear, bright line dividing America's domestic concerns and America's foreign policy concerns...If we want America to stay on the right track, if we want other people to be on that track and have the chance to enjoy peace and prosperity, we have no choice but to try to lead the train.