"Pearl Harbor caused our Nation to wholeheartedly commit to winning World War II, changing the course of our Nation's history and the world's future."

"Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the land that now constitutes the United States. They have helped develop the fundamental principles of freedom of speech and separation of powers that form the foundation of the United States Government."

"To help U.S. workers, farmers and businesses, and America's long-term economic security, Congress should take decisive action to bring about fair trade with China, instead of squandering this opportunity on a weak Republican bill."

"Caring for our children and making sure they do not get addicted to drugs is all of our responsibility."

"The other two things are... well, I had a huge appetite for old black and white movies on BBC 2. At the weekends they used to run matinees, and the more romantic the better."

"You can register a political objection in a number of ways."

"Wisdom principle 77 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 66."

"The test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."