That does not mean we won't experience the tragedy of the loss of some American lives. We will have an opportunity to instill a democracy in Iraq which will be an example and perhaps force other nations in that region to move in the same direction.

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

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There are neighborhoods in Baghdad where you and I could walk through those neighborhoods today.

We know that Medicare's going broke in seven years, but we need to start over. That's what the American people want us to do.

We need more competitive races, ... We need the voice of moderation.

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.