I really do not make deals.

To put more American personnel in harm's way without a realistic chance for success is something I'm not in favor of. And a realistic chance for success depends upon having the Iraqis with the will and the ability to fulfill their share of the bargain, and so far they have not.

I knew people were going to see me see deteriorate before their eyes.

I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans.

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

There is no doubt that our nation's security and defeating terrorism trump all other priorities.

When the students are occupied, they're not juvenile delinquents. I believe that education is a capital investment.