I saw a poll that said the right track/wrong track in Iraq was better than here in America. It's pretty darn strong. I mean, the people see a better future.

Not far from here where we gather today is a symbol of freedom familiar to all Americans -- the Liberty Bell. When the Declaration of Independence was first read in public, the Liberty Bell was sounded in celebration, and a witness said: "It rang as if it meant something."

We have every reason to assume the worst.

I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.

We must take the battle to the enemy, disrupt his plans, and confront the worst threats before they emerge.

I make decisions based on what I think is best for the country.

I worry about protectionists, which is another way of saying less competition, less trade around the world. And I view those as twins of negativity.