The U.S. liberated Iraq from a tyrant. I think the Iraqi people owe the American people a huge debt of gratitude, and I believe most Iraqis express that. I mean, the people understand that we've endured great sacrifice to help them. That's the problem here in America. They wonder whether or not there is a gratitude level that's significant enough in Iraq.

There are some similarities, of course (between Iraq and Vietnam). Death is terrible.

My point is that she's [Laura Bush] busy and I'm busy, which makes our marriage not only interesting but exciting.

America must not ignore the threat gathering against us. Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof, the smoking gun that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud.

It's my first trip as president of the United States.

All I can tell you is when the governor calls, I answer his phone.

If I answer questions every time you ask one, expectations would be high. And as you know, I like to keep expectations low.