And our security will require all Americans to be forward-looking and resolute, to be ready for pre-emptive action.

You know, what's interesting about Washington...It's the kind of place where second-guessing has become second-nature.

But I'm mindful in a free society that people can worship if they want to or not. You're equally an American if you choose to worship an Almighty and if you choose not to. If you're a Christian, Jew or Muslim you're equally an American. That's the great thing about America is the right to worship the way you see fit. Prayer and religion sustain me. I receive calmness in the storms of the presidency. I love the fact that people pray for me and my family all around the country. Somebody asked me one time, how do you know? I said I just feel it.

Globalization has altered the dynamics in the White House, as well as between the White House and the Treasury.

"Statesman" gives the impression that every time a major issue comes up, I'll be popping off. And that's not what's going to happen.

I'm driven with a mission from God. God would tell me, 'George, go and fight those terrorists in Afghanistan.' And I did, and then God would tell me, 'George go and end the tyranny in Iraq,' and I did.

I believe that freedom is the deepest need of every human soul.