America's image throughout the world is very bad.

Sen. Obama is a decent person and a person you don't have to be scared of as president of the United States.

[While] the primary responsibility, as we all acknowledge, (falls) with the family, ... Our homes, our families, our children's minds are being flooded by a tide of violence.

Many good people mistake their reputation for their character. It is a mistake I have made many, many times.

There is no doubt in my mind that Rudy Giuliani in the Senate will be a leader for the people of New York but also for the people of Arizona and the people all over this country.

I intend to do what I can, working with my congressional colleagues, Republicans and Democrats, to help bring about the changes to the practices and Institutions of our democracy that they want and deserve.

I observed a thousand acts of courage, compassion and love [as a POW] and I will always treasure that memory above all others.