The United States-Israeli relationship is based on the broadest conception of American national interest in which our two nations are bound forever together by common democratic values and traditions. This will never change.

The ties that bind us are stronger than the occasional stresses that separate us.

Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.

Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations. It is not about plans. It is not about strategies. It is all about people-motivating people to get the job done. You have to be people-centered.

The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.

The information that the intelligence people used was a combination of satellite information, signals intelligence, and human intelligence. We are not sure to what extent Saddam [Hussein] was trying to convey an incorrect picture to us.

Our strategy in going after this army is very simple. First we are going to cut it off, and then we are going to kill it.