I was the Commander in Chief with men and women in combat. And the idea of trying to agonize in public or show weakness would have demoralized them.

As I mentioned we have arrested or detained over 1,000 people here in America to determine to find out what they know.

[T]he course of this nation does not depend on the decisions of others. Whatever action is required, whenever action is necessary, I will defend the freedom and security of the American people.

Some people are going to like the decisions I made, some people are not going to like the decisions that I made. That's just the way it is.

I haven't had a chance to talk, but I'm confident we'll get a bill that I can live with if we don't.

This is a very difficult assignment for the United States, to hang in there and help this young democracy survive.

It's important that the United States not forget the lessons of September the 11th, 2001. I assure you, I'm not going to forget them.