If our commanders on the ground say we need more troops, I will send them. But our commanders tell me they have the number of troops they need to do their job. Sending more Americans would undermine our strategy of encouraging Iraqis to take the lead in this fight. And sending more Americans would suggest that we intend to stay forever, when we are, in fact, working for the day when Iraq can defend itself and we can leave.

The key thing about life is to be true to a set of beliefs. And to be genuine.

I've got a great sense of where I want to lead and I'm comfortable with why I'm running. And, you know, the call on that speech was, beware. This is going to be a tough campaign.

What people can't possibly imagine is what it's like to have two presidents who have a relationship as father and son.

I had to abandon free market principles in order to save the free market system.

I don't think that witchcraft is a religion. I wish the military would rethink this decision.

It has sustained me in moments of success and in moments of disappointment. Without it, I'd be a different person. And without it, I doubt I'd be here today.