Make sure of two things. Be careful - microphones are always hot, and understand that in Washington, D.C., a gaffe is when you tell the truth. So, be careful.

The greatest gift is the ability to forget to forget the bad things and focus on the good.

The American people have not become heartless.

Let me tell you what I literally told every world leader I've met with, and I've met them all: It's never, never, never been a good bet to bet against America. We have the finest fighting force in the world.

I love that Cadillac ATS!

Income inequity has to be addressed.

Given a fair shot, given a fair chance, Americans have never, ever, ever, ever let their country down. Never. Never. Ordinary people like us. Who do extraordinary things.

The 21st century is going to be the American century. Because we lead not only by the example of our power, but by the power of our example. That is the history of the journey of America.

I can die a happy man never having been president of the United States of America. But it doesn't mean I won't run.

I know why we're strong. I know why we have held together; I know why we are united: it's because there's always been a growing middle class.