Excessive administration secrecy... feeds conspiracy theories and reduces the public's confidence in government.

I think we also ought to prepare the American public, by way of informing them, that Saddam Hussein has these weapons, continues to attempt to improve their capability, and would not be reluctant to export them to other countries. So he presents a clear and present danger.

I think the American people should know there's already strong influences toward another deployment of American troops in an open-ended commitment.

Remember the words of Chairman Mao: 'It's always darkest before it's totally black.'.

It's pretty clear we have enough Guard people in the United States, but are they capable of handling our oversees commitments as well? We need to figure out how that impacts our ability in Iraq.

I don't know a politician who enjoys fundraising. The system is such that the American people have lost faith.

I am a computer illiterate that has to rely on my wife for all of the assistance I can get.