"We've been a country that's been fortunate to be protected by two oceans, to not have serious attacks on our territory for most of our history. And we were unfortunately reminded in a very devastating way of our vulnerability."

"We needed to go back on the offense and offer clear leadership on Iraq."

"We know that there are unaccounted-for Scud and other ballistic missiles in Iraq. And part of the problem is that, since 1998, there has been no way to even get minimal information about those programs except through intelligence means."

"My mom was a teacher - I have the greatest respect for the profession - we need great teachers - not poor or mediocre ones."

"A prisoner of war is a man who tries to kill you and fails, and then asks you not to kill him."

"Dissents are appeals to the brooding spirit of the law, to the intelligence of another day."

"America is the best half-educated country in the world."

"We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides."