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

When there happens to be a weapon of mass destruction suspect site in an area that we occupy and if people have time, they'll look at it.

When someone with a rural accent says, "I don't know much about politics," zip up your pockets.

Don't blame the boss. He has enough problems.

I don't do quagmires.

The price of being close to the President is delivering bad news. You fail him if you don't tell him the truth. Others won't do it.

Those who made the decisions with imperfect knowledge will be judged in hindsight by those with considerably more information at their disposal and time for reflection.