I used to wish there was a useful term for those of us who thought American power should be used to remove psychopathic dictators.

I learned a good deal about economics and about America from the author of the Reagan tax reforms - the great Jack Kemp. What gave Jack that incredible enthusiasm was his belief in the possibilities of free people in the power of free enterprise and strong communities to overcome poverty and despair. We need that same optimism right now.

I'm sure we the American people are the butt of jokes by those in power.

For as long as the power of America's diversity is diminished by acts of discrimination and violence against people just because they are black Hispanic Asian Jewish Muslim or gay we still must overcome.

'Smart power' is the use of American power in ways that would help prevent and resolve conflict - not just send our military in.

America has a critical role to play as the most powerful member of the world community.

An American Idol is someone that has all the qualities that America thinks is positive attractive and alluring.

America's biggest export is media and I think that's a positive thing.

From what we've heard about George W. he has a lot issues that he wants to run on. They're positive. They're good. He thinks he's got a good vision for America.

This whole fuss did not only damage Fischer's image but that of the USA as well. The way the Americans treated one of their most popular citizens did not make a positive impression worldwide.