It's important to listen to the words of the enemy if you're in war.

I think war is a dangerous place.

We cannot let terrorists hold this nation hostile or hold our allies hostile.

I'm the commander -- see, I don't need to explain -- I do not need to explain why I say things. That's the interesting thing about being president.

First of all, I don't see America having problems.

Hindsight alone is not wisdom. And second-guessing is not a strategy.

You know, obviously I wish the violence would go down, but not as much as the Iraqi citizens would wish the violence would go down. But, incredibly enough, they showed great courage, and they want our help.