You're thinking of Europe as Germany and France. I don't. I think that's old Europe. If you look at the entire NATO Europe today, the center of gravity is shifting to the east. And there are a lot of new members. And if you just take the list of all the members of NATO and all of those who have been invited in recently -- what is it? Twenty-six, something like that? -- you're right. Germany has been a problem, and France has been a problem.

Our goal is to defend the American people, and to eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and to liberate the Iraqi people.

First rule of politics: you can't win unless you're on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win.

When you're skiing, if you're not falling you're not trying.

I'm glad you asked. It has nothing to do with oil, literally nothing to do with oil.

The success of an organization will depend on the people you surround yourself with.

Make decisions about the President's personal security. He can overrule you, but don't ask him to be the one to counsel caution.