Micro managing anything is not a great role for government.

We are making our case that we're fiscally responsible and socially inclusive and welcoming. And we think we've got on the merits the best ticket of the three parties, if you will, and so, you know, we'd like to get there.

Government can contribute to a shared sense of purpose on the part of the citizenry; that's its highest and best application.

Opposing the free flow of goods or people is a bad idea.

I've been at some pains to say that I fear for the country if Mr.[DonALD] Trump should be elected. I think it's a candidacy without any parallel that I can recall.

It's healthy for government to be a kind of moral catalyst, using the bully pulpit of high office.

You know in fairness Gary [Johnson] and I have not agreed on a number of substantive issues in this campaign, tax policy, we've had some influence on each other, I think I've had some influence on him, on constructive engagement around the world, he's had some influence on me in criminal justice reform issues.