We must pursue a new strategy that skillfully uses, balances and integrates all elements of American power; our military and diplomacy; our intelligence and law enforcements; our economy and the power of our moral example.

I am a strong believer in strong personalities and strong opinions. I think that's how the best decisions are made. One of the dangers in a White House based on my reading of history is that you get wrapped up in group think.

But understand I will be setting policy as president. I will be responsible for the vision that this team carries out and I expect them to implement.

I believe that 16 months is the right time frame, but, as I've said consistently, I will listen to the recommendations of my commanders.

I'm a strong believer in strong personalities and strong opinions. I think that's how the best decisions are made. One of the dangers in the White House, based on my reading of history, is that you get wrapped up in group think.

As we learned so painfully on 9/11, terror cannot be contained by borders nor safely provided by oceans alone. Last week we were reminded of this threat once again when terrorists took the lives of six Americans among nearly 200 hundred…

But understand, I will be setting policy as President. I will be responsible for the vision that this team carries out, and I expect them to implement.

I think -- this is fun for the press to try to stir up whatever quotes were generated during the course of the campaign.

I am confident that this team is what we need to make a new beginning for American national security.

Let me be clear. The attorney general serves the American people.

We need the United Nations to be more effective as a venue for collective action.