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

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.

Direct threats require decisive action.

I think there’s no question but what the tail end of the Bush administration, Bush-Cheney administration, that we took steps specifically geared to try and free up the financial sector.

I had a reputation of being somewhat moderate, partly, I think, because I wasn't a 'bomb thrower' like some of my conservative colleagues, and partly because I got along with people all across the political spectrum.

Senator Kerry says he sees two Americas. It makes the whole thing mutual - America sees two John Kerrys.

Conservation may be a sign of personal virtue, but it is not a sufficient basis for a sound, comprehensive energy policy.