No partisan political activity transpired in my office during the recount period.

I followed the law. Before God, before the law, before the people of the state of Florida who elected me, I know that I followed the law.

I am a bit biased. I co-chair the campaign effort of George W. Bush.

So when we start talking about the state and all those that are so important and engaged and supportive around Florida, we've gotten overwhelming support, and it's so exciting.

We're not going to pay attention to the silliness and the petty comments. And quite frankly, women have joined me in this effort, and so it's not about appearances. It's about effectiveness.

If Al Gore had allowed us and if the Florida Supreme Court had not intervened and rewritten the law, which they're not supposed to do, we could have certified, which is a mere procedural action, and then after that, they could have petitioned any justice for a recount statewide with uniform standards.

Don't fear moving slowly forward...fear standing still.