I've reminded the prime minister-the American people, Mr. Prime Minister, over the past months that it was not always a given that the United States and America would have a close relationship.

I want to remind you all that in order to fight and win the war, it requires an expenditure of money that is commiserate with keeping a promise to our troops to make sure that they're well paid, well trained, well equipped.

Torture continues to be practiced around the world by rogue regimes whose cruel methods match their determination to crush the human spirit.

A tax cut is really one of the anecdotes to coming out of an economic illness.

If the East Timorians decide to revolt, Im sure Ill have a statement.

This case has had full analyzation and has been looked at a lot. I understand the emotionality of death penalty cases.

I am mindful not only of preserving executive powers for myself, but for predecessors as well.