I said when I came into office that I don't want to be a great leader; I want to be a good democrat.

Spaniards have always shown great maturity and great common sense when it comes to voting.

I said when I came into office that I don't want to be a great leader; I want to be a good democrat.

You can't bomb a people just in case.

Please receive in the name of the Spanish government and the people of Spain our warmest congratulations for your election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church and my best wishes for the Papacy which you begin today. [to Pope Benedict XVI]

It's true that the war in Iraq opened a distance in relations between part of Europe and the U.S. government, but our basic ties are stronger than that. We share democracy, free markets and a commitment to Western security. We differ on how to guarantee that security.

My commitment is my commitment.