“Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.”

 

“One of my proudest moments is I didn’t sell my soul for the sake of popularity.”

 

“I understand everybody in this country doesn’t agree with the decisions I’ve made. And I made some tough decisions. But people know where I stand.”

 

“I have a different vision of leadership. A leader is someone who brings people together.”

 

“America is a nation with a mission – and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace – a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman.”

 

“We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail.”

 

“The fundamental question facing any presidency is how do you deal with the hand you’re dealt?”