I am a war president.

In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed.

Those of us who spent time in the agricultural sector and in the heartland, we understand how unfair the death penalty is.

And there is distrust in Washington. I am surprised, frankly, at the amount of distrust that exists in this town. And I'm sorry it's the case, and I'll work hard to try to elevate it.

America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.

No insignificant person was ever born.

You know, nobody likes to see innocent people die. Nobody wants to turn on their TV on a daily basis and see havoc wrought by terrorists.