It is the photographs that gives one the vivid realization of what actually took place. (On photographs from Abu Ghraib prison.)

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

It isn't making mistakes that's critical; it's correcting them and getting on with the principal task.

There are things that we know, and there are things that we don't know. Then there are the things that we don't even know that we don't know. Those are the things that are the hardest.

The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House.

Move decisions out to the Cabinet and agencies. Strengthen them by moving responsibility, authority, and accountability their direction.

General Boykin has requested that an inspector general review this matter. And I have indicated that if that's his request, I think it's appropriate.