You're not supposed to be sycophants. You're supposed to be skeptics, supposed to ask me tough questions.

Don't do stupid stuff.

I believe in this country. I believe in the American people. I believe that people are more good than bad.

It is in America's interests and the world's interests that we have a constructive relationship with Russia.

Justice has been served and that a message has still been sent that when it comes to our national security, that wherever possible, we need folks who may have legitimate concerns about the actions of Government to try to work through the…

If you find yourself isolated because the process breaks down or if you're only hearing from people who agree with you on everything, that's when you start making mistakes.

OPM shall be responsible for open competitive examinations for admission to the competitive service that will fairly test the relative capacity and fitness of the persons examined for the position to be filled.

The executive branch-wide vetting enterprise shall use, to the greatest extent practicable, aligned and consistent vetting policies, procedures, and standards.

I express my deep appreciation for the contributions of my national security team to these efforts.

He is not only a great Press Secretary, but more importantly, he is a really, really good man.

In far too many cases, the punishment simply does not fit the crime.

I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority vested in the President by section 1287(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017.