This thaw took a while to thaw, it's going to take a while to unthaw.

Too many of our children cannot read. Reading is the building block, and it must be the foundation for education reform.

Prayer is a gift from Almighty God that transforms us, whether we bow our heads in solitude, or offer swift and silent prayers in times of trial. Prayer humbles us by reminding us of our place in creation. Prayer strengthens us by reminding us that God loves and cares for each and every soul in His creation. And prayer blesses us by reminding us that there is a divine plan that stands above all human plans.

Iraq will succeed because the Iraqis will see to it that they succeed. And our job is to help them succeed. That's our job.

History will prove me right. This is an exercise in folly.

Every action being taken against terrorists requires court order, requires scrutiny.

We also know that Iraq is harboring a terrorist network headed by a senior al Qaeda terrorist planner. This network runs a poison and explosive training camp in northeast Iraq, and many of its leaders are known to be in Baghdad.