Never answer a hypothetical question. It gets you beyond where you want to be.

Going in and occupying Iraq, thus unilaterally exceeding the United Nations' mandate, would have destroyed the precedent of international response to aggression that we hoped to establish. Had we gone the invasion route, the United States could conceivably still be an occupying power in a bitterly hostile land.

It's too much show business and too much prompting, too much artificiality, and not really debates. They're rehearsed appearances.

A new breeze is blowing--and a nation refreshed by freedom stands ready to push on: there is new ground to be broken, and new action to be taken.

Study hard; and you might grow up to be President. But let's face it: Even then, you'll never make as much money as your dog.

If you have a plan, we want to hear it. Tell your community leaders, your local officials, your governor, and your team in Washington. Believe me, your ideas count. An individual can make a difference.

I don't like dynasty and legacy. But I think there's a period in the U.S. history where Bushes have been in the forefront.