When I was young and irresponsible, I was young and irresponsible.

I make decisions based on what I think is best for the country.

It would be helpful if we opened up ANWR. I think it's a mistake not to. And I would urge you all to travel up there and take a look at it, and you can make the determination as to how beautiful that country is.

I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace.

And we will win the war, and there will be costs. But the military folks understand that, and so do I, and so does the Secretary of Defense.

Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across the world in the war on terror. By bringing hope to the oppressed, and delivering justice to the violent, they are making America more secure.

Self-government relies, in the end, on the governing of the self.