I'm a Catholic, raised a Catholic. I was an altar boy. Religion has been a huge part of my life. It helped lead me through a war, leads me today.

The big hang-up was George Bush wanted to get life lines, you know, so he could call somebody.

It took President Obama to make America lead like America again.

I just want to assure you that both President Bush and I have very firm alibis.

My dad was a member of the Greatest Generation that achieved victory in World War II. This was the generation that saved the world from fascism, came home and built the great American middle class, led the way in the civil rights movement, protected our environment, and created great programs like Medicare.

America is the one that has led the effort to strengthen NATO and strengthen the front-line states against Russia's pressures.

I have confidence in my campaign. I have assembled a great team that is going to beat George W. Bush, and any rumors to the contrary are completely erroneous.