The key to success in politics: Never forget, seldom forgive.

I can explain it to you, but I can't comprehend it for you.

I intend to vote for President George W. Bush in the next election, because in my view, he is best able to wage the war against international terrorism.

Have confidence in your decisions. Make them expeditiously, and stay with them as long as you believe you are correct no matter what others say. However, when you conclude you were in error, do not hesitate to announce the error publicly and change course.

The most guileful amongst the reporters are those who appear friendly and smile and seem to be supportive. They are the ones who will seek to gut you on every occasion.

I'm not an author, but before I became mayor, I wasn't a mayor.

If you seek violence, we will seek to put you in jail.