I would like people to understand the rationale for my embryonic stem cell research decision and how the process became distorted over time.

I wanted to come to Washington, D.C. and help be a transformative President. And I think history, when they look back, will say this is a fellow who knew how to make decisions, and made some tough ones, stood by them, wasn't driven by the latest opinion poll, but was driven by some core principles from which he would not deviate.

We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray.

For too long, many nations, including my own, tolerated, even excused, oppression in the Middle East in the name of stability. Oppression became common, but stability never arrived. We must take a different approach. We must help the reformers of the Middle East as they work for freedom, and strive to build a community of peaceful, democratic nations.

It's time to restore honor and dignity to the White House.

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

I would guess, I would surmise that some of the more spectacular bombings are done by al Qaeda suiciders.