The nation, as you know, is at a critical point. At a time like this we can't risk partisan bickering and political posturing. Our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people's work.

We will strengthen our security by building missile defense, restoring our military might, and standing by and strengthening our intelligence officers.

I like PBS. I love Big Bird ... But I'm not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for it.

I'm not going to wear rose-colored glasses when it comes to Russia, or Mr. Putin.

I have never once regretted missing a business opportunity so that I could be with my children and grandchildren.

My wife drives a couple of Cadillacs.

I have some friends who are NASCAR team owners.

I am in favor of stem-cell research. I am not in favor of creating new human embryos through cloning.

Isn't it fitting that so many of those who have contempt for the private sector will soon find themselves back in it?

There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what.

I'm not familiar precisely with what I said, but I'll stand by what I said, whatever it was.

It's nice to think that the weirdos get to decide what matters about the past, since it's the weirdos who care the most.

Everything's about my personal entertainment. The world is my stage. Keep it up- you're becoming a star performer in the show.

My philosophy from day one is that I can sleep better at night if I can improve an individual's knowledge about food and wine, and do it on a daily basis.

Victory is the most important aspect in Iraq, because victory in Iraq will help us have victory in the War on Terror.

Lyrics are always misleading because they make people think that that's what the music is about.

Child prodigy is a curse because you've got all those terrible possibilities.

If I'm doing my job as an actor, the audience knows everything I know about the character.

I was always able to throw-it's not something I consciously worked on.

That's a very high goal to have, study eight hours a day to be a concert pianist.

Missionary work is an identifying feature of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Always has it been; ever shall it be.