I hope President [Hamid] Karzai understands that our national security interests don't depend entirely on his decision there whether to allow a recount. Obviously the legitimacy of that government is an important component of it. My point is it shouldn't be the lynch pin for us deciding whether we're going to protect our national security interests in that region.
Rahm EmanuelNo officer should be allowed to behave as if they are above the law, just because they are responsible for upholding the law.
Rahm EmanuelI think the most important thing for us to make judgments about is what can we really do? What can we achieve?
Rahm EmanuelThe person who takes the oath of office in the next four months will shape not just the next four years, but the next forty years of our nation. In these next four years, we need proven leadership, proven judgment and proven values. America needs four more years of President Barack Obama.
Rahm Emanuel