The best diplomacy starts with getting to know each other.

I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who are probably read the news themselves.

I saw a poll that said the right track/wrong track in Iraq was better than here in America. It's pretty darn strong. I mean, the people see a better future.

If you're asking me as the President, would I understand reality, I do.

I just remember, all I'm doing is remembering when I was a kid I remember that they used to put out there in the old west, a wanted poster. It said: "Wanted, Dead or Alive." All I want and America wants him brought to justice. That's what we want.

Hindsight alone is not wisdom. And second-guessing is not a strategy.

Anybody who is in a position to serve this country ought to understand the consequences of words.