Had we taken all of Iraq, we would have been like a dinosaur in the tar pit - we would still be there, and we, not the United Nations, would be bearing the costs of that occupation.

Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.

I hate war. Absolutely, I hate war.

To be an effective leader, you have to have a manipulative streak - you have to figure out the people working for you and give each tasks that will take advantage of his strength.

Leadership consists of character and strategy. If you can't have both, opt for character.

I get angry at a principle, not a person.

You can't help but... with 20/20 hindsight, go back and say, 'Look, had we done something different, we probably wouldn't be facing what we are facing today.'