I am pro-Israeli, not because of political expediency, but because I believe Israel is the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy.

The cost of an on-site inspection team would be minuscule compared to war, Saddam would have no choice except to comply, the results would be certain, military and civilian casualties would be avoided, there would be almost unanimous worldwide support, and the United States could regain its leadership in combating the real threat of international terrorism.

My favourite president, and the one I admired most, was Harry Truman.

Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent.

When people are intimidated about having their own opinions, oppression is at hand.

America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America.

As a matter of fact, although we had some terrible challenges and temptations when I was in office, we never dropped a bomb... we never launched a missile... and we never fired a bullet. I think that one of the main requirements for a strong military, like a strong submarine force, is to prevent war, not to cause war.