The United States and our allies are determined: we refuse to live in the shadow of this ultimate danger.

Just like we did in Japan, in South Korea. Just like is happening in Iraq. Laura [Bush] and I feel very strongly that if the United States were to leave.

I cut the taxes on everybody. I didn't cut them. The Congress cut them. I asked them to cut them.

The best diplomacy starts with getting to know each other.

The economy is growing, productivity is high, trade is up, people are working. It's not as good as we'd like, but -- and to the extent that we find weakness, we'll move.

First of all, I - right after September the 11th, I knew we were fighting a different kind of war. . . . And the people responsible for helping us protect and defend came forth with the current program, because it enables us to move faster and quicker. And that's important. We've got to be fast on our feet, quick to detect and prevent. . . .

I think that the vice president is a person reflecting a half-glass-full mentality.