We view Egypt as a good friend of America. We are in constant touch with them. We provide them economic and military assistance as part of our relationship.

I think whether you're having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.

Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return.

The United States has every intention of continuing to do the kind of reconnaissance and surveillance work we have done for decades, well known to everyone, that is essential to protect our national security, and frankly, the security of our friends in various regions of the world. It is part of our collection system.

Even the greatest of all strategists must occasionally take into account the presence of an enemy.

We view Egypt as a good friend of America. We are in constant touch with them. We provide them economic and military assistance as part of our relationship.

The greatest gifts my parents gave to me...were their unconditional love and a set of values.