I can press when there needs to be pressed; I can hold hands when there needs to be - hold hands.

I feel a special kinship with our military personnel, veterans, and their families. After all, two of my decisions sent them into harm's way.

My faith plays a big part in my life. And when I was answering that question what I was really saying to the person was that I pray a lot. And I do. And my faith is a very, it's very personal. I pray for strength. I pray for wisdom. I pray for our troops in harm's way. I pray for my family. I pray for my little girls.

[The economic crisis ] gave people the option to put money into private accounts.

I think the key anecdote in the book is when Colin [Powell] and I were discussing Iraq. Colin was upstairs in the Treaty Room, in the residence. And he talks about his concerns about the use of military in Iraq. And I said I felt the same concerns, but it might be that we have to use it. In which case, he said, "I support you."

A failed Iraq in the heart of the Middle East will provide safe haven for terrorists and extremists. It will embolden those who are trying to thwart the ambitions of reformers.

One of my proudest moments is I didn't sell my soul for the sake of popularity.