Sometimes armchair quarterbacks are doing it to enhance their own image. I'm just not comfortable with that idea.

The war in Iraq is a rare opportunity to move toward an historic period of cooperation. Out of these troubled times a new world order can emerge.

The solution to Iraq - an Iraq that can govern itself, sustain itself and defend itself - is more than a military mission. Precisely the reason why I sent more troops into Baghdad.

I think we agree, THE PAST IS OVER.

I cut the taxes on everybody. I didn't cut them. The Congress cut them. I asked them to cut them.

I try to live a faith-filled life. I'm a believer.

The enemies of liberty and our country should make no mistake: America remains engaged in the world by history and by choice, shaping a balance of power that favors freedom. We will defend our allies and our interests. We will show purpose without arrogance. We will meet aggression and bad faith with resolve and strength. And to all nations, we will speak for the values that gave our nation birth... an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.