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.
George W. BushWe're going to have the best educated American people in the world. People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history.
George W. Bush