The work in Iraq is difficult and it is dangerous. Like most Americans, I see the images of violence and bloodshed. Every picture is horrifying, and the suffering is real.

I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right.

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.

I'm comfortable that I made the best decisions I possibly could.

I would guess, I would surmise that some of the more spectacular bombings are done by al Qaeda suiciders.

Through adoption, Americans can forever change not only a child's life but also their own.

I don't remember debates. I don't think we spent a lot of time debating it. Maybe we did, but I don't remember.