The president has said before that he is patient, the American people are patient, and he is confident that in time we will find this.

Iran is not exactly the type of nation that people just happen to end up in. People seem to have a desire to go there, and our concern is that the desire can be matched by a government that allows them to be there.

I think it should surprise no one that people in the administration receive phone calls from people who are either in business or at unions. It happens every day.

There are so many people in need that the federal government is not getting the job done.

It is too soon to say what we are going to do ... The debates will be held when people are paying attention.

The American people understand that if force is used, lives may be lost, indeed, ... I think there is no question the country understands that.