What is needed [to combat terrorism], in my view, is resolve, not retreat; courage, not concession. Rather than thinking in terms of an exit strategy, focus on a strategy for success.

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

What is needed [to combat terrorism], in my view, is resolve, not retreat; courage, not concession. Rather than thinking in terms of an exit strategy, focus on a strategy for success.

They will do more whether we do what we're doing or whether we don't do what we're doing. And the idea that you could appease them [terrorists] by stopping doing what we're doing or some implication that by doing what we're doing we're inciting them to attack us is just utter nonsense. It's just - it's kind of like feeding an alligator, hoping it eats you last.

Presidential leadership needn't always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.

Know that the immediate staff and others in the Administration will assume that your manner, tone and tempo reflect the President's.

They may have had time to destroy them, and I don't know the answer.