As I mentioned we have arrested or detained over 1,000 people here in America to determine to find out what they know.

We can't impose freedom, but we can eliminate roadblocks to freedom, and to allow free societies to develop.

The liberation of Iraq is a crucial advance in the campaign against terror. We've removed an ally of al Qaeda.

It's exciting; I don't know whether I'm going to win or not. I think I am. I do know I'm ready for the job. And, if not, that's just the way it goes.

And some needs and hurts are so deep they will only respond to a mentor's touch or a pastor's prayer. Church and charity, synagogue and mosque, lend our communities their humanity, and they will have an honored place in our plans and laws.

And I, unfortunately, have been to too many disasters as president.

Listen, Al Gore is a very tough opponent. He is the incumbent. He represents the incumbency. And a challenger is somebody who generally comes from the pack and wins, if you're going to win. And that's where I'm coming from.