I have always held the view that decisive force should be used in addressing a military conflict. The reason is simple: Why wouldn't you, if you could?

I would sit and talk to any president who wishes to talk to me, but I'm not anxious to rule it in.

I think the American people are sophisticated enough and wise enough to make judgments about the candidates and wade through the charges and countercharges that come with the [election 2004] campaign.

It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.

The long bitter years of the Cold War are over. America and her allies have won; totally, decisively, and overwhelmingly....So thank you SAC. Job well done. Enjoy your retirement.

I have found that leadership is leadership is leadership. It applies whether you are in government or in corporate life or in non-profit life.

Diplomacy never stops, and, with or without an election, it never stops.