If it were a fact, it wouldn't be called intelligence.

In our system leadership is by consent, not command. To lead a President must persuade. Personal contacts and experiences help shape his thinking. They can be critical to his persuasiveness and thus to his leadership.

It isn't making mistakes that's critical; it's correcting them and getting on with the principal task.

Secretary Powell and I agree on every single issue that has ever been before this administration except for those instances where Colin's still learning.

You were born to lead as mothers and fathers, because nowhere is righteous leadership more crucial than in the family.

I believe that it is irresponsible, it is basically part of the crisis of leadership in D.C. to not look at Social Security and understand that there has got to be a solution posed. We've got to take a look at it and make sure that we create a solution so our seniors aren't left out in the cold.

New Mexico should be a tech jobs leader and a haven for innovation, a place where the best and the brightest come to bring their products to market.

I don't want to over generalize, but I believe that women are typically drawn to leadership styles that focus on consensus building, effective listening and working in teams. That's certainly been my leadership style, and I think it's been very successful.