You really do think about it institutionally; this is your job, and to some extent you benefit from having a job to do at a moment like this. You have things that you have to make happen. And you don't have time for the emotional reaction that might otherwise occur if somebody was just sitting there watching these events unfold and had no responsibilities.

I can think of a lot of words to describe Senator Kerry's position on Iraq; "consistent" is not one of them.

The plan was criticized by some retired military officers embedded in TV studios. But with every advance by our coalition forces, the wisdom of that plan becomes more apparent.

My own personal view is that people ought to have the right to enter into any kind of relationship they want to enter into. With respect to how that's affected or regulated by the State, those are State decisions. Different States are likely to make different decisions based upon their own wishes and desire of the people of the State, and that's perfectly acceptable.

Remember, success for a politician is 50% plus one. You don't have to have everybody on board.

I think the decision that's been made with respect to allowing gays to serve openly in the military is a good one.

I have not suggested there's a connection between Iraq and 9/11.