If there are people who yearn for the days when Saddam Hussein was in power, then I am not among them.

You're thinking of Europe as Germany and France. I don't. I think that's old Europe.

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.

Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House.

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 business accepts help from the government, it can be like going to bed with a hippopotamus. It's nice and warm for the moment, but then your bedmate rolls over and crushes you.

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.