"We will not be intimidated or pushed off the world stage by people who do not like what we stand for, and that is, freedom, democracy and the fight against disease, poverty and terrorism."

"I am a beneficiary of the American people's generosity, and I hope we can have comprehensive immigration legislation that allows this country to continue to be enriched by those who were not born here."

"No matter what message you are about to deliver somewhere, whether it is holding out a hand of friendship, or making clear that you disapprove of something, is the fact that the person sitting across the table is a human being, so the goal is to always establish common ground."

"I know that war is very cruel and that life is harder when you aren't able to live in the place you called home."

"Wisdom principle 102 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 86."

"The final wisdom of life requires not the annulment of incongruity but the achievement of serenity within and above it."

"The real man is one who always finds excuses for others, but never excuses himself."

"Wisdom principle 9 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 18."