Well from a personal perspective, quitting drinking is a decision I felt good about.

I was able to adjust initially by plunging right into the book and the Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University. And it turns out that there is a good way to make a living by giving speeches.

I came to this office to solve problems, and not pass them on to future Presidents and future generations.

The bill Congress sent me would take away one of the most valuable tools in the war on terror... so today I vetoed it.

I understand politics and I know there's gonna be a lot of verbage.

I frankly felt like the reception we received on the way in from the airport was very warm and hospitable. And I want to thank the Canadian people who came out to wave -- with all five fingers -- for their hospitality.

You know, obviously I wish the violence would go down, but not as much as the Iraqi citizens would wish the violence would go down. But, incredibly enough, they showed great courage, and they want our help.