We've climbed the mighty mountain. I see the valley below, and it's a valley of peace.

I served. And now it's time for the new man to serve. I have zero desire to be in the limelight.

Helping people helps defines a strategy that makes public and private moneys more effective when it comes to helping save lives.

The Pentagon is constantly adjusting tactics because they have the flexibility from the White House to do so. The strategy is to help the Iraqi people achieve their objectives and their dreams, which is a democratic society. That's the strategy. The tactics it's important that we stay there and get it done; or we leave. We're not leaving so long as I'm the president. That would be a huge mistake.

I feel that it's important our professionals have the tools to keep the enemy, to stop their attacks.

This is a nation that loves our freedom, loves our country.

Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.