We really don't need the United Nations approval to act. When it comes to our security, we do not need anyones permission.

I believe the most solemn duty of the American president is to protect the American people. If America shows uncertainty and weakness in this decade, the world will drift toward tragedy. This will not happen on my watch.

I thought Colin Powell did a fine job as secretary of state.

Issues are won based upon whether or not you can keep this economy strong; elections are won based upon economic issues and national security issues.

Americans practice different faiths in churches, synagogues, mosques and temples. And many good people practice no faith at all.

History will prove me right. This is an exercise in folly.

I'm not that worried about [my parents] right now because they are happy people. I'm pleased that in their later years, in spite of physical ailments, they're upbeat.