I think most Americans understand that we went through a period in which American leadership was judged quite critically internationally.

The kids are Job One. So, to be quite candid, if they need me, I do my utmost to make sure I'm there.

Progress is the product of human agency. Things get better because we make them better. Things go wrong when we get too comfortable, when we fail to take risks or seize opportunities.

The larger picture here is that a North Korea with nuclear weapons adds to the larger proliferation risk.

I have been to Libya and walked the streets of Benghazi myself.

I would rather be alone and a loud voice for action than be silent.

If you want change, you have to make it. If we want progress we have to drive it.

Once you've learned to study in a bathing suit on the grass with muscled men throwing frisbees over your head, you can accomplish almost anything.

Focus on something that stirs your soul, it's hard to excel at anything that you don't love.

I have no regrets whatsoever that I have acted in a way to advance my country's interests

We have to know who we are and know what we believe.

Being sceptical about technology is like deciding whether or not you should breath.

I have no heroes except flowers and children.

Be aware of the walls you build and what could be on the other side

I was at number one in Australia with both my album and my single. And then I was told I had cancer. I thought, 'What a strange turn of events.'

When I sleep I sleep and do not dream because it is as well that I am what I seem when I am in my bed and dream.

Happiness is a long walk with a putter.

My friends and I sometimes laugh at each other that there is so much maintenance of a body. I paid no attention when I was younger.

We are all excited by the love of praise, and the noblest are most influenced by glory.

When you're trying to free yourself from a religion that has been ingrained in you since childhood, it's more like ripping out your veins and tendons.

Growing up, I kind of adopted that mentality, going all out, being a warrior.