I can only give my life in a way that makes me comfortable.

Recognizing and confronting our history is important. Transcending our history is essential. We are not limited by what we have done, or what we have left undone. We are limited only by what we are willing to do.

Pushing legislation that would undercut our troops just as we're beginning to make progress in Baghdad.

They have miscalculated me as a leader.

”In a time of war, the president must have the power he needs to make the tough decisions, including, if need be, the decision to grant himself even more power.”

I think it's very important for the American president to mean what he says. That's why I understand that the enemy could misread what I say. That's why I try to be as clearly as I can.

Whether or not it needed to happen, I'm still convinced it needed to happen.