I believe the world would have been a lot worse off if Saddam [Hussein] were in power today.

Thats why we are inconveniencing air traffickers, to make sure nobody is carrying weapons on airplanes.

Globalization has altered the dynamics in the White House, as well as between the White House and the Treasury.

I call my philosophy and approach compassionate conservatism. It is compassionate to actively help our fellow citizens in need. It is conservative to insist on responsibility and results. And with this hopeful approach, we will make a real difference in people's lives.

I'm the only president who really put it out in the State of the Union and was very specific about how I felt we ought to do it.

What's the sense of sending $2 million missiles to hit a $10 tent that's empty?

George H. W. Bush. He's been a classy guy in his post-presidency.