Except when you're marching to war, it's not a very optimistic thought, is it? In other words, it's the opposite of optimistic when you're thinking you're going to war.

The principle I believe in is the principle of protecting our nation. I believe that the United States has the right to attack any country it views as a threat at a time and place of its choosing.

Our security is assured by our perseverance and by our sure belief in the success of liberty.

Liberty is the right and hope of all humanity.

Saddam Hussein's regime is a gray and gathering danger.

I try to live a faith-filled life. I'm a believer.

I think once you recognize the unconditional love of an Almighty, it tends to put joy in your heart. Which in my case, it did.