Afghanistan has other enormous challenges as well, including a political system that is still very much developing, although there has been some progress in the past several years.

People often ask, why aren't you reading about what it is you're working on right now? And the truth is, you only get three pages a night before your eyelids close.

The job of the leader is to get the big ideas right.

I am not a politician, and I will never be, and I say that with absolute conviction.

After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair.

Political progress will only take place if sufficient security exists.

The fact is that Iran doesn't want to see the Taliban come back any more than do most Afghan citizens.

I'm living the dream.

Every civilian's death diminishes us, collectively.

Don't forget Yemen, where there are also extremist elements, as we saw recently.

I think Putin wants to recreate as much of the Soviet Union as he can through a variety of different means. He's invaded parts of Georgia, took Crimea, southeastern Ukraine, bases in other countries.

Focusing on the past is only a barricade to the future. Once you overcome that barricade, the possibilities are endless.

There are two kinds of stones as everyone knows one which rolls.

But I have to say, probably when I'm about 30 I'll be pretty, not settled, but happy with what I've accomplished so far. I'm happy where I am now.

People only rooted for the underdog in movies, not in middle school.

Men have always detested women's gossip because they suspect the truth: their measurements are being taken and compared.

The only way we can win is if we leave before the job is...done.

When I'm not working, I definitely I like waking up at noon.

Yet I argue not Against Heav'n's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope; but still bear up and steer Right onward.

You have a more interesting life if you wear impressive clothes.