We live in a world where there are dangerous people, there are bad people.

History has shown that a country most effectively speaks with one voice. When nationally elected officials work together, build consensus, and provide leadership, the American people will follow.

If America is to succeed in responding to these 21st Century challenges, our political system cannot continue to bog down in the mire of partisan gamesmanship.

Politics or ideology must not get in the way of sound planning.

You can't just drop the 82nd Airborne into Baghdad and it will all be over.

Foreign policy will require a strategic agility that, whenever possible, gets ahead of problems, strengthens U.S. security and alliances, and promotes American interests and credibility.

Engagement is not appeasement. Engagement is not surrender.

Alliances and international organizations should be understood as opportunities for leadership and a means to expand our influence, not as constraints on our power.

I took an oath of office to the Constitution, I didn't take an oath of office to my party or my president.

And this - this board was - was impanelled in 1951. And it's gone through ups and downs in how the secretaries have used it. But I have put a premium on that advisory board.

Peace comes through dealing with people. Peace doesn't come at the end of a bayonet or the end of a gun.

Sometimes, hope is even harder to bear than grief.

Create and nurture an environment in your organization where curiosity is encouraged, and creative thinking is rewarded.

Close your eyes and relax. One kiss. I don’t bite.” His hand brushed her cheek. “At least not hard.”“That’s a joke, right? Because I have proof you do bite hard.

Words represent your emotional state, beware of what you speak! Restore your mental balance.

if you were quiet and blended into the background, you were less likely to make waves

I didn't have any intention of releasing any of the tracks I made.

I'll hit you so hard you'll starve to death rolling!

I'm much more interested in making people laugh than getting applause breaks.

Understand how all things are interconnected, including you.

What are memories but dreams of a better past.