I think it reflects the reality on the ground, that this was an important milestone that's been achieved by the Iraqi people, and it's a significant development. It's a real hopeful moment for democracy in Iraq.

Isn't it my right to talk and say what I want to?

As a Texas loyalist who followed Bush to Washington with great hope and personal affection and as a proud member of his administration, I was all too ready to give him and his highly experienced foreign policy advisers the benefit of the doubt on Iraq. Unfortunately, subsequent events have showed that our willingness to trust the judgment of Bush and his team was misplaced.

We are disappointed at the decision. The president remains fully committed to building a culture of life ... that is built on valuing life at all stages.

In survey after survey, the Iraqi people say, 'We want to choose our leaders.'

As press secretary, I spent countless hours defending the administration from the podium in the White House briefing room.

Despite what some people have said, President Bush did not want black people to die in New Orleans. However, he did hope they would not relocate to any areas of Texas that he likes to frequent.