Israel is our ally and in that we've made a very strong commitment to support Israel, we will support Israel if her security is threatened.

America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world, and no one will keep that light from shining.

I talked about the human suffering in Iraq. And I also saw the need to advance a freedom agenda. Imagine a world in which Saddam Hussein was there, stirring up even more trouble in a part of the world that had so much resentment and so much hatred that people came and killed 3,000 of our citizens. I've heard this theory about everything was just fine until we arrived and the stir-up-the-hornet's- nest theory. It just doesn't hold water, as far as I'm concerned. The terrorists attacked us and killed 3,000 of our citizens before we started the freedom agenda in the Middle East.

Our long-term security depends on our deep faith in liberty. And we'll continue to promote freedom around the world.

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

You cannot lead America to a positive tomorrow with revenge on one's mind. Revenge is so incredibly negative.

I really think it's important for presidents to exit the stage gracefully.