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

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.

Well, uh, all people - all, I think all human begins, uh, have good attributes, and they also have their flaws.

I fell far short of living up to the kind of public servant I wanted to be.

I had unknowingly passed along false information. And five of the highest-ranking officials in the administration were involved in my doing so: Rove, Libby, the vice president, the president's chief of staff and the president himself.

I'm glad to share my views.

The Iraq war was not necessary.