I've got a reason for running. I talk about a larger goal, which is to call upon the best of America. It's part of the renewal. It's reform and renewal. Part of the renewal is a set of high standards and to remind people that the greatness of America really does depend on neighbors helping neighbors and children finding mentors. I worry. I'm very worried about, you know, the kid who just wonders whether America is meant for him. I really worry about that.

Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign, unlike any other we have ever seen. It may include dramatic strikes, visible on TV, and covert operations, secret even in success.

A number of people walk up to me and say, "You're much taller than I thought."

Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.

God told me to strike at al Qaeda and I struck them; then he instructed me to strike at Saddam, which I did.

America must not ignore the threat gathering against us. Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof, the smoking gun that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud.

We're still being challenged in Iraq and the reason why is a free Iraq will be a major defeat in the cause of freedom.