My patriotism and my conscience required me to support it and to engage in the debate over whether and how to fight it.

I think that Donald Rumsfeld will go down in history as one of the worst secretaries of defense in history. We are paying a very heavy price for the mismanagement - that's the kindest word I can give you - of Donald Rumsfeld, of this war.

I am proud to do so for I know that by supporting George W. Bush, I serve my country well.

Rogue states are the main threat to peace and freedom, and they require a strong, comprehensive policy response - a policy that I call 'rogue state rollback,' in which our goal is not simply to contain rogue regimes, but to drive them from power.

I'm going to be honest: I know a lot less about economics than I do about military and foreign policy issues. I still need to be educated.

My preference would be to remain in the Senate, ... But you can't say I would refuse to serve in one of those (Cabinet) capacities. It's not the same as vice president.

The benefit of an open town hall meeting is one that you get to hear a lot of different views, and two it has credibility.