We're talking about what's in peoples' heads. What if they all walk out the door? Is anything written down?

It can be critical because some areas have a five to 10-year learning curve.

People like to be recognized for their expertise. We have to make sure they don't see it as one more burden.

I find talking about my work harder than it might be if honesty wasn't my calling card.

I have been talking nonstop about the symbolism of an edible landscape at the White House. I think it says everything about stewardship of the land and about the nourishment of a nation.

I can easily imagine Obama sitting down and talking to any leader - or any person - in the world, with no baggage of past servitude or race supremacy to mar their talks.