We now believe it is appropriate for Saddam Hussein to be forced to change, either by the threat of war, and therefore that compels him to cooperate. If he cooperates, then the basis of changed regime policy has shifted because his regime has, in fact, changed its policy to one of cooperation. So if he cooperates, then that is different than if he does not cooperate.

One of the most worrisome things that emerges from the thick intelligence file we have on Iraq's biological weapons is the existence of mobile production facilities used to make biological agents.

What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful

Once the information is in the 40 to 70 range, go with your gut.

It is not our place to decide who should lead the Iraqi people. If Saddam [Hussein] leaves or has to be forced out of power and a new regime brought in, a new leadership brought in, I am confident it will be some combination of people inside the country and outside the country.

There are lots of countries that are having these kinds of internal civil wars in other parts of the world and nobody is talking about intervening.

Good and solid analysis and a formal way of looking at a problem [are the core ingredients of good decisions].