"I'm a warrior for the middle class."

"Leaders are those who empower others."

"You didn't elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear. You elected me to tell you the truth."

"Leadership means that a group, large or small, is willing to entrust authority to a person who has shown judgement, wisdom, personal appeal, and proven competence."

"To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy."

"Ask advice of him who governs himself well."