Napoleon was asked, "Who do you consider to be the greatest generals?" He responded saying, "The victors.

There are a lot of things that are said by people in the military, or civilian life, or in the Congress, or in the Executive Branch, that are their views. And that's the way we live. We're a free people. And that's the wonderful thing about our country.

If I know the answer I'll tell you the answer, and if I don't I'll just respond cleverly.

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.

To gain support in U.S. Congress and from other nations requires clarity, an acceptable mission and an explicit outcome.

Let your family, staff, and friends know that you're still the same person, despite all the publicity and notoriety that accompanies your position.

A president has to provide leadership to gain support.