Most good relationships are built on mutual trust and respect.

The most special relationships, in my experience, are based on a combination of trust and mutual respect.

I was always complaining that there weren't enough good people going into public service, so I figured I had to get behind someone I found so compelling.

I'd say we are traditionalist. We are heavy on discipline and relatively strict and structured. But we also make sure our children feel not just physically safe but emotionally safe, like they can come to us with anything.

There are jerks all over Washington. Life is short; being a jerk is just unnecessary.

I've had a disproportionate share of interaction with jerks.