There is always an element of realpolitik that has to be present in the conduct of any nation's national security affairs. At the same time, we have to also have a balance between realpolitik and Wilsonian principles of freedom and democracy and human rights. And maintaining that balance is the greatest challenge that we in the West, including the Federal Republic of Germany, have to face because it's many times a very difficult decision-making process.

All this money washing around Washington and all of these contributions taint all of us.

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

I 'Don't See How It Matters' That I Don't Know The Price Of Gas.

We should exhibit no self doubt to our friends, ... Credibility is a strategic asset.

I guess he believes if a lie is big enough and repeated often enough, it will be believed.

At least I don’t plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you cunt.