[Mincberg told IBD that] in the wake of the tragedy ... appeasing the right. |
adequately protect the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq. |
After September the 11th, 2001, we've taught the terrorists a ... lesson, |
America will not run in defeat, and we will not forget our responsibilities. We have brought down two murderous regimes. We're driving terrorists from their sanctuaries. We're putting the terrorists on the run all across the world. |
Bush, the fascist! Bush the terrorist! |
Every time I come back here, I see progress, ... . . . This part of the country is changing. You're moving forward. |
I believe (Iraqi President) Saddam Hussein is a threat to the American people. I believe he's a threat to the neighborhood in which he lives, |
I know her heart, ... Her philosophy won't change. |
I picked the best person I could find, ... People know we're close. But you got to understand, because of our closeness, I know the character of the person. It's one thing to say a person can read the law -- and that's important -- and understand the law. But what also matters . . . is the intangibles. To me, a person's strength of character counts a lot. |
I said to him, 'You know, I found that story very interesting. You see, President Putin, I think you judge a person on something other than just politics. I think it's important for me and for you to look for the depth of a person's soul and character. I was touched by the fact your mother gave you the cross.' I was able to get a sense of his soul. |
I understand the damage. I understand the devastation. I understand the destruction. I understand how long it's going to take, ... And we're with you. That's what I want you to know. |
I will of course be polite, ... That's what the American people expect their president to do, be a polite person. |
If he's trying to allege that I'm a hardhearted person and I don't care about children, he's absolutely wrong. |
If it were to rain a lot, there is concern from the Army Corps of Engineers that the levees might break, |
killed thousands of our citizens and seek to kill many more. |