Nothing that we have authorized conflicts with any law regarding privacy or any provision of the constitution.

Our priorities should be: recognizing the voice of God and responding to the voice of God.

What did John Ashcroft say about moderates, he said, quote, there are two things you find in the middle of the road, a moderate and a dead skunk and I don't want to be either.

The liberties and freedoms which we hold dear and we recognize and cherish and respect guide the way we gather information in the United States

[The war on terrorism isn't a religious war, but] a defense of our right to make moral choices, to seek fellowship with God that is chosen and not commanded.

There is no priority higher than the prevention of terrorism

People want to see other people who have 'non-negotiables,' things for which they're willing to say, 'This is it' we take our stand right here.' That's a leadership quality which people respect.