We have set out to promote the work of community and faith-based charities. Government cannot be replaced by charities, but it can welcome them as partners instead of resenting them as rivals.

It would send an unbelievably terrible signal to reformers across the region. It would say we've abandoned our desire to change the conditions that create terror. It would give the terrorists a safe haven from which to launch attacks. It would embolden Iran. It would embolden extremists. That's why we're not leaving Iraq.

There's Adam Clymer, major league asshole from The New York Times.

I don't remember debates. I don't think we spent a lot of time debating it. Maybe we did, but I don't remember.

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.

To give law enforcement the additional tools it needs to track down terror here at home.

The rich hire lawyers and accountants for a reason - to pass the tax bill on to you.