For me, being raised in a free America made all the difference.

The greatest thrill in my life was to represent the United States of America.

Nobody's ever said that pins are a tool of diplomacy.

My deepest regret from my years in public service is the failure of the United States and the international community to act sooner to halt these crimes.

It's important that we invest in America - literally. The terrorists wanted to destroy our economy, and we can't let our system fall apart. We also have to invest in one another.

While democracy in the long run is the most stable form of government, in the short run, it is among the most fragile.

Hussein has chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies.