We've got to have all those tools. The Patriot Act tearing down those walls between intel and law enforcement are a necessary part of protecting the country. But, in the long term, the only way to defeat this terrorist bunch is through the spread of liberty and freedom. And that's a big challenge. I understand it's a challenge. It requires commitment and patience and persistence.

Well, that's going to be up to the pundits and the people to make up their mind. I'll tell you what is a president for him, for example, talking about my record in the state of Texas. I mean, he's willing to say anything in order to convince people that I haven't had a good record in Texas.

"Statesman" presumes I'm out there giving opinions all the time about things, and no, I'm not interested in opining on a lot of subjects.

I love my brother, and I respect his service, i haven't been in Washington ... ever. I'm not part of Washington.

You can't put democracy and freedom back into a box.

To the captives, 'come out,' -- and to those in darkness, 'be free.'

...the role of the military is to fight and win war and, therefore, prevent war from happening in the first place.