My start in politics was watching my parents go to the polls on election day. It reminded me that being an active, engaged citizen and voter is critical to the success of our democracy.

The United States played the role of encouraging both sides to come together to try to finally resolve this issue, and we were pleased to see leaders on both sides work courageously to get that done.

have a lot of respect for the responsibility that journalists have to ask tough questions, to hold the administration accountable and to be advocates for the citizens of the United States.

We have raised significant concerns about the way that China and individuals acting on behalf of the state of China have acted in cyberspace.

I obviously wanted to play for the Kansas City Royals. (Laughter) I also knew that was far-fetched. The truth is I don't really know what I wanted to do.

There are a lot of people who are eager to assign blame. I think we're [USA] eager to try and find some solutions. One thing that would help would be comprehensive immigration reform legislation.

The President and first lady did hold a private party at the White House over the weekend, but given the private nature of that event, I don't have a lot of details to discuss from here.

The walk-in privilege, to walk into the Oval Office and have a conversation with the president, is not something that everybody gets.

The most frequent way that I will communicate with him Obamacis when we're traveling. We talk about what's in the news, and I hear him talking about issues that are important to him.

Only you pick that crab. Nobody else take it. I already know this. Everyone else want best quality. You thinking different.

Don't ever doubt yourselves or waste a second of your life. It's too short, and you're too special.

I never thought of Kim Basinger in terms of age. For me she embodies woman with her subtleties and intricacies. She's sensual and intellectually engaging, elegant with a very strong personal style.

Tis impossible to be sure of any thing but death and taxes.

Every time I talked about making a picture I didn't do it. I had already done it - talking about it! I quit talking.

Woman's rights should come by evolution, and not by revolution. I want a little woman's right tried first, and then, if the experience is bad, we can go back on our track; if good, forward.

I always thought I could do a good job coaching, but the opportunities have not presented themselves.

No company in the world would be satisfied with less sales, less customers or less jobs just because it's supposed to be good for the environment.

Style is the substance of the subject called unceasingly to the surface.