I don't do quagmires.

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

"Do you have any regrets?" Of course I do.

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.

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

The Cold War was a war, and we won it.

Make decisions about the President's personal security. He can overrule you, but don't ask him to be the one to counsel caution.