The warning message we sent the Russians was a calculated ambiguity that would be clearly understood.

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.

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

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.

The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense.

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I kept having chills. This was in the middle of the summer and I was wearing a sheepskin jacket and I was chilling. I was shaking all over.

Once liberty has exploded in the soul of a man, the gods can do nothing against that man.

Before I built a wall I'd ask to know what I was walling in or walling out.

Anyone can lead when the plan is working. The best lead when the plan falls apart.

It doesn't matter what you're saying if you come from an honest place.

All things are so very uncertain, and that's exactly what makes me feel reassured.