09/14/2009
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"We've got to put the national interests ahead of special interests, and that's what I'll do as president of the United States."
"I am proud of my Christian faith. And it informs what I do. But I am a strong believer in the separation of church and state."
"I think the question hit the nail on the head."
"I would. And the reason is this, that the notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them -- which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration -- is ridiculous."