There's a lot of people in the world who don't believe that people whose skin color may not be the same as ours can be free and self-govern. I reject that. I reject that strongly. I believe that people who practice the Muslim faith can self-govern. I believe that people whose skins aren't necessarily - are a different color than white can self-govern.

This is a nation that loves our freedom, loves our country.

I would still invade Iraq even if Iraq never existed

And our security will require all Americans to be forward-looking and resolute, to be ready for pre-emptive action.

How great the lie right to the top: We don't torture people in America and people who say we do simply know nothing about our country.

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.

I was popular at some times and not so popular at other times. But what mattered was trying to solve problems and deal with circumstances. Some of which I was able to anticipate. Some of which caught us totally by surprise.