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 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.

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.

Let's not forget that Congress bears a lot of responsibility for many of the problems we have now

With respect to where we are now, we have a voluntary army. And if we ever go back to conscription I hope that at time it will be the kind of conscription that was put in at the end of the Vietnam War. And that is, everybody is equally liable to be called to serve the nation in time of conflict.

Strategy equals execution. All the great ideas and visions in the world are worthless if they can't be implemented rapidly and efficiently. Good leaders delegate and empower others liberally, but they pay attention to details, every day.

How often have we seen politicians take a principle position only to give it up three days later? That is what makes democracy so fascinating.