In the United States, there is a broadly shared view that the U.N. is one of many potential instruments to advance U.S. issues, and we have to decide whether a particular issue is best done through the U.N. or best done through some other mechanism.

Everybody pursues their national interests. The only one who gets blamed for it is the United States.

It is time, as a matter of pride, as well as a matter of national security, for the United States of America to lead the world in the energy revolution, and not lag behind Japan or Germany

I saw how different life was on different sides of the same city. I saw the fear in the eyes of people who were not free. I saw the gratitude of people toward the United States for all that we had done. I felt goosebumps as I got off a military train and heard the Army band strike up "Stars and Stripes Forever."

The United States as we know it today is largely the result of mechanical inventions, and in particular of agricultural machinery and the railroad.

I am pleased that United States Diving recognizes Christina's ability and potential. She has everything it takes to become an Olympian and Olympic medalist. This is just another step in her progression to reach her dreams.