I'm not the expert on how the Iraqi people think, because I live in America, where it's nice and safe and secure.

It appears to be a re-run of a bad movie. [Iraqi President Saddam Hussein] is delaying. He's deceiving. He's asking for time. He's playing hide-and-seek with inspectors. One thing is for certain - he's not disarming.

We must take the battle to the enemy, disrupt his plans, and confront the worst threats before they emerge.

There's been shock waves sent throughout all parts of the nation's economic fabric.

Great tragedy has come to us, and we are meeting it with the best that is in our country, with courage and concern for others because this is America. This is who we are.

It's kind of the Washington, D.C., chattering class. They kind of talk amongst themselves.

I am a person who looks long-term, and I recognize the path we need to take. There will be moments when people are unhappy and disgruntled with some decision-making. Nonetheless, what matters most is to reach the destination. And my job as President is to see clearly where I want to go and be steadfast in my resolve to realize that vision