People need religion. It's a vehicle for a moral tradition. A crucial role. Nothing can take its place.

You have to know one big thing and stick with it. The leaders who had one very big idea and one very big commitment. This permitted them to create something. Those are the ones who leave a legacy.

I have an interest in getting government officials to talk to me about National Security affairs. You know, that's my bread and butter; that's how I make my living.

I believe the relationship you have with your government is not so different to a love relationship.

In politics, your opponent can be far more important than your vision.

We're a robust democracy here. That's the wonderful thing about this country.