As president, my goal in Afghanistan will be to complete a successful transition to Afghan security forces by the end of 2014. I will evaluate conditions on the ground and solicit the best advice of our military commanders. And I will affirm that my duty is not to my political prospects, but to the security of the nation.

There are a lot of reasons not to elect me...

I'm Wolf Blitzer and yes, that's my real name.

No one's ever asked to see my birth certificate, they know that this is the place that we were born and raised.

We reserve our deepest respect and admiration for those who volunteer for service and give their lives to help keep our nation secure.

I know what it's like to start a business. I know how extra ordinarily difficult it is to build something from nothing. I know how government kills jobs and, yes, I know how it can help from time- to-time.

I think the global warming debate is now pretty much over and people recognize the need associated with providing sources which do not generate the heat that is currently provided by fossil fuels. I concur that climate change is beginning to [have an] effect on our natural resources and that now is the time to take action.