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.

What we would be committed to would be a representative government where all the Iraqi people decide who should lead their nation, and lead it in a way that keeps it together as a single nation and where all parts of the nation - Shia, Sunni and Kurds - are able to live free and in peace and believe that their interests are represented by the government.

You should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.

No one has done more to prevent conflict - no one has made a greater sacrifice for the cause for Peace - than you, America's proud missile submarine family. You stand tall among our heroes of the Cold War.

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

Our model of politics is one that it is inclusive of all members of the society; all should be represented. That is the nature of our democracy.

I happen to hold a bachelor of science degree in geology... And my greatest contribution to the field of science is that I never entered it.