To gain support in U.S. Congress and from other nations requires clarity, an acceptable mission and an explicit outcome.

After the German abstention at the UN, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle commented that Germany doesn't always have to stand on the side of its traditional allies. Berlin can look for new partners all over the world.

You might be a cunning linguist, but I am a master debater.

I don't know anybody that I can think of who has contended that the Iraqis had nuclear weapons.

Secretary Powell and I agree on every single issue that has ever been before this administration except for those instances where Colin's still learning.

Don't divide the world into 'them' and 'us.' Avoid infatuation with or resentment of the press, the Congress, rivals, or opponents. Accept them as facts. They have their jobs and you have yours.

I can't tell you if the use of force in Iraq today will last five days, five weeks or five months, but it won't last any longer than that.