Our job is to help Iraq forces be better equipped, to help their police be able to deal with these extremists and to help their government succeed.

We can't allow the world's worst leaders to blackmail, threaten, hold freedom-loving nations hostage with the world's worst weapons.

Freedom is the direction of history, because freedom is the permanent hope of humanity.

The greatest power of freedom is to overcome hatred and violence, and turn the creative gifts of men and women to the pursuits of peace.

Let's make sure that there is certainty during uncertain times in our economy.

We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbour them.

There are some who feel like - that the conditions are such that they can attack us there. My answer is, bring 'em on! We've got the force necessary.