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I'm a friend of Colin Powell. We talk quite often.

I am so focused on the fact that the conversation doesn't address any of the things I think are important. I think our political dialogue in America is distorted and completely off track.

I talked about the need for American leadership, I talked about the importance of the United States to a more peaceful world, a world that has been quite turbulent in recent years, and needs a strong American anchor.

I don't attach importance to great speeches or philosophy.

One of the areas I have a little less confidence in is giving any kind of a speech.

I try to talk about policy issues intelligently, I try very hard to avoid thought bubbles. I make sure my speeches are well researched and footnoted. I make sure I am not talking through my hat.

Before I speak, I have something important to say.

The president and I had much more important stuff to talk about than Donald Trump. I've never discussed Mr. Trump with the president of the United States.

I always believed that I have something important to say and I said it.

I think it's interesting to speak when you have something to say.