And when I started college, I think I was good at two things: arguing and asking questions.

For the year after I left government service, I worked as a consultant to the Republican National Committee because the lawyers advised that was the proper way for me to comply with ethics regulations and continue to advise the President.

As a young girl I think I wanted to be a horse woman. I loved horses.

If we are going to commit American troops, we must be certain they have a clear mission, an achievable goal and an exit strategy.

And, you know, I watched him in Texas where he stood on his principle but he also reached out to members of the other party to try to work with them, to try to forge agreement where he could in keeping with his conservative principles to make Texas a better place.

We are all strong-willed, forceful personalities and the President encourages vigorous debate.

And when I started college, I think I was good at two things: arguing and asking questions.