I never thought of political endeavors primarily in terms of power and prestige, and I never thought of economic endeavors primarily in terms of wealth and position.

Let's create an integrated global community where we have shared benefits and responsibilities, and we don't fight because of our differences.

Hope I lived up to my reputation for being slick.

Pessimism is an excuse for not trying and a guarantee to a personal failure.

Throughout his many years, he enriched the lives of countless others and served as a model of generosity and discipline to those he met, fostering an atmosphere of compassion, harmony, and unity. Sri Chinmoy was a leader, humanitarian, artist, athlete, and public servant who will be sorely missed. His legacy of kindness, reflection, and resolve will endure for many years to come.

True Excellence requires a worthy dream, a good Idea of how to realize it and the courage to risk failure to achieve it.

I did have a relationship with Miss Lewinsky that was not appropriate. In fact, it was wrong. It constituted a critical lapse in judgment and a personal failure on my part for which I am solely and completely responsible.