The essential job of government is to facilitate, not frustrate, job development.

Fear is a powerful weapon. It can excite and motivate, and it can get people to yell and to scream. But fear has never created a job.

If I weren't doing the politics, I wouldn't be doing my job.

I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.

Once you embrace the absolute truth that every leader needs a mentor, you can begin to achieve the massive growth and success that you seek.

It is exciting to work with students thinking about issues of the day, from closing the achievement gap to finding a cure for cancer.

I would like to wish the England squad every success. I would also very much like to extend those wishes to Martin Johnson, Brian Smith, Mike Ford, John Wells, Graham Rowntree and the rest of the England 2011 World Cup management team who have been fantastic and deserve people to know that.

If you have a success you have it for the wrong reasons. If you become popular it is always because of the worst aspects of your work.