Whoever controls the flow of Persian Gulf oil has a stranglehold not only on our economy but also on the other countries of the world as well.

If we're successful in Iraq ... we will have struck a major blow right at the heart of the base, if you will, the geographic base of the terrorists who have had us under assault now for many years, but most especially on 9/11.

As a former secretary of defense, I think Donald Rumsfeld is the best secretary of defense the United States has ever had.

The good Lord didn't see fit to put oil and gas only where there are democratic regimes friendly to the United States.

People tell me that Senator Edwards got picked for his good looks, his sex appeal, and his great hair. I say to them: How do you think I got the job?

Everyone knows that you're not really a real man unless you own a gun.

I do not believe the President requires any additional authorization from the Congress before committing US forces to achieve our objectives in the Gulf.