I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women, folks with disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag to this big, bold country that we love. That's what I see. That's the America I know!

With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.

When Britain and the U.S. invaded Iraq, it was with the reasonable expectation that it was going to increase the threat of terror, as it has.

As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.

I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.