We have seen pictures [of mars] where there there are canals, we believe, and water. If there is water, that means there is oxygen. If oxygen, that means we can breathe.

The global importance of the Middle East is that it keeps the Far East and the Near East from encroaching on each other.

I don't have to experience tragedy to understand it.

Make no mistake about it: Operation Desert Storm truly was a victory of good over evil, of freedom over tyranny, of peace over war.

I have a very good family. I'm very fortunate to have a very good family. I believe very strongly in the family. It's one of the things we have in our platform, is to talk about it.

In golf, you keep your head down and follow through. In the vice presidency, you keep your head up and follow through. It's a big difference.

You do the policy, I'll do the politics.