Bogging down large armies in historically complex, dangerous areas ends in disaster.

Imposing democracy through force is a roll of the dice.

Things aren't getting better; they're getting worse. The White House is completely disconnected from reality. It's like they're just making it up as they go along. The reality is that we're losing in Iraq.

I don't think it's a matter of going back and having a review of our process. Our process is about as thorough as there can be. Is it imperfect? Yes. Is there risk? Yes, but we start with the fact that we have an American that's being held hostage and that American's life is in danger and that's where we start. And then we proceed from there.

The recent wave of Taliban attacks has made clear that the international community must not waiver in its support for a stable, secure and prosperous Afghanistan.

I have said many times that Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism.

Peace comes through dealing with people. Peace doesn't come at the end of a bayonet or the end of a gun.