The only way you approach politics and seek elective office is to move forward. For me to look back in anger or with any rancor would be a mistake.

I've seen enough killing in my life. I know how precious human life is and I don't need a lecture from you.

I didn't decide to run for president to start a national crusade for the political reforms I believed in, or to run a campaign as if it were some grand act of patriotism. In truth, I wanted to be president because it had become my ambition to be president.

I think that when you look at the great politicians, the two greatest in my view were George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, they certainly had character traits. You also know Abraham Lincoln overcame severe depression problems that he had when he was younger, which gave him the strength and the character later on.

Despite occasional policy differences between us, I have long respected Jim Jeffords' integrity, and his conscientious service to his constituents and to the nation.

I am sure that Senator Clinton would make a good President. I have no doubt that Senator Clinton would make a good President.

I don't know how you defeat an insurgency unless you have some handle on the number of people that you are facing.