It is unknowable how long that conflict [the war in Iraq] will last. It could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months.

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.

I can't tell you if the use of force in Iraq today will last five days, five weeks or five months, but it won't last any longer than that.

If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.

I don't know anybody that I can think of who has contended that the Iraqis had nuclear weapons.

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

Don't divide the world into 'them' and 'us.' Avoid infatuation with or resentment of the press, the Congress, rivals, or opponents. Accept them as facts. They have their jobs and you have yours.