Before history is written down in books, it is written in courage.

First of all, you never retire. At least I don't retire.

Making sure every child can read, making sure that we encourage faith-based organizations ... when it comes to helping neighbors in need, making sure that our neighborhoods are safe, making sure that the state of Texas recognizes that people from all walks of life have got a shot at the Texas dream but, most importantly, making sure that government is not the answer to people's problems.

A lot of people in the USA probably don't understand how important they are to the mortgage markets. And it's really important for people to have confidence in the mortgage markets and that there be stability in the mortgage markets.

We will be changing the regime of Iraq for the good of the iraqi people.

If the East Timorians decide to revolt, Im sure Ill have a statement.

One of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror.