I always judge people who spend a lot of time in public office say they care about things, if the day after they leave, they no longer talk about them, then I don't think they cared much about them.

Think about the decade after Iraq, not just the day after.

We [US government] have no fundamental disagreement with the Saudis - I mean, excuse me, with the Iraqis any more than we do with the Arab League, which we happen to support the position they're taking.

I may be Irish, but I'm not stupid.

I’ve been calling for more troops for over two years, along with John McCain and others subsequent to my saying that.

Don't be intimidated by power, wealth or station, character alone makes all the difference.

To start to look more focused on the good that's been done and can be done.