There is no question that al-Qaida operatives are currently active in Iraq. A premature exit before the threat they represent has been dealt with would endanger America and the prospects of eventual peace in the Middle East.

Stupidity trumps Machiavelli almost every time when you are looking for an explanation.

The secret to having everything you want out of life is the realization that you really don't want most of the things you think you want.

The only place opportunity cannot be found is in a closed-minded person.

Success is not in what you have, but who you are.

Having a positive mental attitude is asking how something can be done rather than saying it can't be done.

A dead end can never be a one way street; you can always turn around and take another road.