We owe it to each other - and to our children and grandchildren - to leave our planet in a better state than when we found it.

There was plenty of evidence that Saddam had nuclear weapons, by the way. That is not in dispute. There is plenty of evidence of that.

The war against terrorism will not be finished as long as he [Saddam Hussein] is in power.

Our seniors have worked long and hard to better the economy, raise families and serve their communities. They deserve to live independent and active lives in their golden years.

Military solution in Iraq has been disproven and discredited.

Our nation's children are our greatest asset and our most precious treasure.

As a world leader, America must be prepared to confront any challenge.