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.

I'm hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure.

I don't understand how poor people think.

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.

The terrorists believe that free societies are essentially corrupt and decadent and, with a few hard blows, they can force us to retreat. They are mistaken.

If there is a leak out of my administration, I want to know who it is. If the person has violated law, the person will be taken care of.

As I look back over my life, I've been an active person - obviously I was self-absorbed for a period of time.