Whatever party you're in in America, our troops deserve the full support of our government.

An all-volunteer army is best suited to fight the new wars of the 21st century.

American foreign policy must be more than the management of crisis. It must have a great and guiding goal: to turn this time of American influence into generations of democratic peace.

I think it's really important for this great state of baseball to reach out to people of all walks of life to make sure that the sport is inclusive. The best way to do it is to convince little kids how to - the beauty of playing baseball.

I understand gas prices are like a hidden tax - not a hidden tax; it's taking money out of people's pockets. I know that.

American mission in Iraq is clear: We're hunting down the terrorists. We're helping Iraqis build a free nation that is an ally in the war on terror. We're advancing freedom in the broader Middle East. We are removing a source of violence and instability and laying the foundation of peace for our children and our grandchildren.

I think the intelligence I get is darn good intelligence.