I wish that our news organizations would give a lot more attention and time and space to stories from around read more

I wish that our news organizations would give a lot more attention and time and space to stories from around the world, because it couldn't be more important.

We're trying to change a mind-set, because there has been a lack of success with men's basketball. One of the read more

We're trying to change a mind-set, because there has been a lack of success with men's basketball. One of the biggest things when I came in was to look at it from top to bottom. We're trying to put a new eye on things. ... A lot of people in the department have been here for a long time, 10 or 12 or 15 years. Hopefully I can bring some insight from (XU's) program.

It's not 'why.' It's 'What do we do now; How do we get through.

It's not 'why.' It's 'What do we do now; How do we get through.

My first co-writer was Andrew Jackson.

My first co-writer was Andrew Jackson.

Public office is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Public office is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

We can say we have the cake and now we're just missing the cherry on top. We're closer (to the read more

We can say we have the cake and now we're just missing the cherry on top. We're closer (to the final) than PSV, but we'll have to prepare very well for the return leg, seeing how tough they were.

Fiscal policy is still too tight for current circumstances.

Fiscal policy is still too tight for current circumstances.

Martha has been a terrific partner. I've gotten to know her well of late, ... I can only see her read more

Martha has been a terrific partner. I've gotten to know her well of late, ... I can only see her strengthening her relationship with us...I counsel with Martha. She's constantly helping me search out ideas.

I think there's been an Angela Merkel -factor, as well as something more subtle happening.

I think there's been an Angela Merkel -factor, as well as something more subtle happening.