The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House.
Don't blame the boss. He has enough problems.
It is unknowable how long that conflict [the war in Iraq] will last. It could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months.
Freedom's untidy, and free people are free to make mistakes and commit crimes and do bad things.
Being Vice President is difficult. Don't make it tougher.
When you raise issues with the President, try to come away with both that decision and also a precedent. Pose issues so as to evoke broader policy guidance. This can help to answer a range of similar issues likely to arise later.