For the year after I left government service, I worked as a consultant to the Republican National Committee because the lawyers advised that was the proper way for me to comply with ethics regulations and continue to advise the President.

If we are going to commit American troops, we must be certain they have a clear mission, an achievable goal and an exit strategy.

I also go on long walks with my dog, a golden retriever named Breeze-and I work out with weights at a health club a couple of times a week.

The fundamental difference between us and the terror network we fight is that we value every life.

And when I started college, I think I was good at two things: arguing and asking questions.

In fact, my mom always told me because I was the daughter of an Army officer born overseas in Paris, France, that under the Constitution she believed that I could never run for president.

We are all strong-willed, forceful personalities and the President encourages vigorous debate.