I am deeply touched - not as deeply touched as you have been coming to this dinner, but nevertheless it is a sentimental occasion

Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

Even on formal, ceremonial occasions, I never wear it. I see myself as the CEO, not a politician. And I've always been very careful to distinguish between the two.

I was 15 when I first became deeply touched by the rhythm and structure of words.

I think 'Hail to the Chief' has a nice ring to it.

A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.