My judicial philosophy is straightforward.

Having seen first-hand how complex and difficult the job is, I believe it vital that the president be able to focus on his never-ending tasks with as few distractions as possible.

A president who is concerned about an ongoing criminal investigation is almost inevitably going to do a worse job as president.

The earth is warming. Humans are contributing.

I can govern by bringing people together. And also, I've been tested in a way no one else has. I was governor on September 11th, and I'm proud of my leadership in bringing New York through that time. And when I left, we were stronger, we were safer, and we were more united than at any time in my lifetime.

As a young black boy, it made me proud to see black leaders that did something amazing and made the world change.

I didn't have any Indigenous friends until I was in my 30s, and I'll always remember and be inspired by the remarkable friendship I had with Connie Bush, an outstanding Indigenous leader from Groot Eylandt on who was on the National Women's Advisory Council with me.

If you are in a position to influence someone, you are a leader.