I'm glad you asked. It has nothing to do with oil, literally nothing to do with oil.

Certainty without power can be interesting, even amusing. Certainty with power can be dangerous.

I recognize the need to provide the press - and, through you, the American people - with information to the fullest extent possible. In our democracy, the work of the Pentagon press corps is important, defending our freedom and way of life is what this conflict is about, and that certainly includes freedom of the press.

After the German abstention at the UN, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle commented that Germany doesn't always have to stand on the side of its traditional allies. Berlin can look for new partners all over the world.

The success of an organization will depend on the people you surround yourself with.

Never assume the other fellow will not do something you wouldn't do.

There are people who in large measure have information that we need . . . so that we can track down the weapons of mass destruction in that country.