Our concern--our fear--was not that Europe was too strong, but that Europe was too weak.

In the long run, what are the countries who are most likely to have similar interests with us that we can build coalitions with and work closely with in the future?

we are a superpower with global responsibilities, and we tend to, over time... implement our commitments.

I am especially concerned by the role Russia is playing inside the Alliance.

Clearly, NATO is very important to the United States. I mean, it's the only cohesive group on the side of freedom right now.

No one questions the crucial role NATO has played in creating this peace and prosperity.

We must not let the current peace cause us to let down our defenses.

the greatest underlying and overlaying fear of most European leaders, is the United States will forget about them.

I think Senator Martinez and myself are convinced that if we increase penalties, the cost of doing business would be harder.

I really do want to send a signal that if you are robbing the system, you are cheating the system, you are hurting the country.

We have got to fix that somehow. We have got to make people care.

I am really proud of both your service, and the Guard in general.

My former colleagues are just so grateful for what they see as an opportunity to defeat the terrorists overseas to protect American families at home.

The question would be as to equipment that could be declared excess.

As I point this out, the equipment is always a concern.

If you want to increase spending, then you have to be willing to accept the tax increases and the consequences that that may have for growth and efficiency.

If the banks cannot meet those standards in the private market, which is our strong preference, then they have to take government capital.

Yes, sir, our expectation is that we will begin to see growth in the economy, so the end of the technical recession, later this year.