I'm trying to think about the right way to formulate language, ... I believe that we should not be at this point talking about unilateral going-it-alone approaches while we're asking the U.N. to take strong action. |
If our intelligence is either manipulated or if it's shaded or if in some way it is exaggerated, it is very, very dangerous for us, particularly as we go down the road and look at other threats, |
If there is any prospect of defeating the insurgency, ... we need to make clear to the Iraqis that if they are unable to reach agreement on the constitution, we will reconsider our presence in Iraq and that all options will be on the table, including withdrawal. |
If there's a strong majority of Sunnis, which is very possible, that vote against that constitution, could that not possibly lead to a worsening political situation rather than a better one? |
If they refuse to put their political pieces together, if they don't make those compromises, ... it seems to me it's obvious that we're going to have to consider that timetable for reduction and withdrawal. |
If we have a chance of succeeding and bringing stability and democracy to Iraq, it will mean learning from our mistakes, not denying them and not ignoring them. |
If you want the law changed — I don't care which administration you represent — if any administration wants the law changed, this or a previous one, come to Congress and change it but don't ignore it. |
In many regards, what is most notable about the President's budget is not what is in the plan, but what has been left out. |
In many, many ways, they had a number of opportunities before the 11th. It's absurd to suggest that there weren't many signals that there could be an attack by an airplane on buildings in this country. |
It also reflects the wrong priorities by cutting important programs like education and Medicare to fund large tax cuts which mostly benefit the richest among us. |
It is easy to make assertions that prewar intelligence was not distorted, hyped, or fabricated before a friendly audience, |
It is inconsistent with what the Supreme Court did. |
It is much more difficult -- and much more important -- to answer the legitimate questions of those who believe that there is a great deal of evidence to the contrary. |
It is of the utmost importance that our service members are adequately compensated for their duties, and that we offer them a quality of life that will enable them to continue to serve and to live comfortably. |
It is simply unacceptable to delay the closure and finality that these families deserve, |