Extending the ground war into an occupation of Iraq, would have incurred incalculable human and political costs. Had we gone the invasion route, the U.S. could conceivably still be an occupying power in a bitterly hostile land. It would have been a dramatically different - and perhaps barren - outcome.

Don't try to fine-tune somebody else's view.

Well, I think everybody is frustrated by the finances of the U.N. and the inability to solve problems of war and peace.

Education is the key to opportunity. It's a ticket out of poverty.

Be strong,be kind,be generous of spirit, be understanding and let people know how grateful you are.Dont get even.Comfort the ones i've hurt and let down.Say your prayers and ask for Gods understanding and strength.Finish with a smile and some gustoand do what's' right and finish strong.

History will point out some of the things I did wrong and some of the things I did right.

Thousand points of light.