I was lucky enough to lead a very successful war.

First of all, Saddam did not win the war, even though he says he did, I mean, you know, that's a joke and everybody in the world knows it.

I like to say I'm not a hero. I was lucky enough to lead a very successful war.

Judge your enemy based upon capabilities, not intent, you have to look at the enemy and really almost make a worst case call every time.

The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.

Well, unfortunately, I have always regretted the fact that I have a temper, but I also have, you know, have great love and respect for all of the people that have worked for me. I think like everything else, this is one of those things that has been blown out of proportion.

As far as Saddam Hussein being a great military strategist, he is neither a strategist, nor is he schooled in the operational arts, nor is he a tactician, nor is he a general, nor is he a soldier. Other than that, he's a great military man, I want you to know that.