I probably carry more scar tissue on my derrière than any other candidate-that's political scar tissue.

You have to look at the history of the Middle East in particular. It has been one of failure and frustration, of feudalism and tribalism.

The world awaits Beijing's hosting of the 2008 Olympics, an occasion which will bring into the global spotlight the dramatic advances China is making in enhancing the quality of life for its people.

Practice rather than preach. Make of your life an affirmation, defined by your ideals, not the negation of others. Dare to the level of your capability then go beyond to a higher level.

That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude.

I am in control here, in the White House.

To declare the Cold War over, and declare democracy has won out over totalitarianism, is a measure of arrogance and wrong-headedness.

A durable, long-term U.S.-China strategic relationship is even more important now than in previous decades. The relationship will continue to grow and prosper to the mutual benefit of all peoples.

Then came the hostage crisis during which Carter did nothing to rattle the ayatollahs who hung tough until Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, when they suddenly backed down.

Let them march all they want, as long as they continue to pay their taxes.

Israel is the largest American aircraft carrier in the world that cannot be sunk, does not carry even one American soldier, and is located in a critical region for American national security.

Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.

Because 'You're perfect just the way you are, ' is what your guidance counselor says. And she's an alcoholic.

That's why Credit card companies are evil. Are they sponsoring the show tonight? ... They are Evil.

I've never had prejudice against me because of being a woman in comedy, I've never felt any sort of unfairness because of that - but I do think it is naive to think that it doesn't exist.

No innocent man buys a gun, and no happy man writes his memoirs.

Our military thought that they couldn't get to Pearl Harbor, that it was too long a journey from Japan to get there, and they proved us wrong.

The simple man, baby, pays for the thrills, the bills, and the pills that kill.

Los Angeles is just New York lying down.

I'd like to divide myself in order to see, among these mountains, each and every flower of every cherry tree.